The Loewith lab in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland, wishes to engage a talented postdoctoral fellow with electron cryo-tomography experience.
The group primarily studies the Target Of Rapamycin (TOR) signalling network in fungal models – brewers’ yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and, more recently, the rice blast agent Magnaporthe oryzae. The TOR kinase is a central regulator of eukaryote growth and metabolism and the target of clinically approved drugs, and we hope soon, agro chemicals. The lab directly, or through collaboration, leverages its access to a vast range of experimental techniques, including classical genetics, in vitro reconstitutions/biophysics, chemical biology, advanced light microscopy, microfluidics, molecular dynamics and structural biology tools to dissect the functions of TOR network components at the molecular/atomic level. The group is particularly proud of its access to state-of-the-art Structure Biology resources at the Dubochet centres for imaging (DCI) in Geneva, Lausanne, and Bern.
The candidate that we are seeking should have a strong background in cryo-ET with experience in in cryo-EM single particle analysis being a plus. The specific project aims to understand how the TOR Complexes and other components of this signalling network functionally associate with cellular membranes (see below for related reference papers from the lab).
The UNIGE ranks among the world’s top scientific universities. Geneva is a beautiful, vibrant and highly international city on the shores of the scenic Lake Geneva. It frequently ranks amongst the cities with the highest life quality in the world! The UNIGE is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. The position is fully funded and offers a very competitive salary.
Start date
The position is available from Dec 1, 2026, but the start date is flexible.
How to apply
Applications should be sent Robbie.Loewith@unige.ch and include a Cover letter, CV, and the contact information for two references.
