Microscopy and Imaging Lab Manager in Paleontology

Vor 6 Tagen

Lausanne, Schweiz Université de Lausanne Vollzeit

**Introduction**:
A place for teaching, research and living, the University of Lausanne brings together nearly 17,000 students and 5,000 faculty, staff, and researchers. Ideally located on the shores of Lake Geneva and close to the city center, its campus brings together some 120 nationalities.

**Presentation**:
The person recruited will work in collaboration with the paleontology research group to develop and optimize new methods for imaging and analyzing fossils and geological materials. Duties include ensuring the smooth operation of the microscopy and imaging systems and laboratories listed above, as well as coordinating repairs, managing regular maintenance and services, and ordering consumables from external suppliers.

The person recruited will also be responsible for providing theoretical and practical training and assistance to users of these systems, instruments and laboratories, organizing booking schedules, assisting with data processing and analyses, and contributing to the Institute's laboratory safety practices.

**Job information**:
Expected start date in position : 01.03.2025 nogotiable

Contract length : permanent

Activity rate : 80 %

Workplace : University of Lausanne, Geopolis building

**Your responsibilities**:
35% of your time will be devoted to ensuring optimum operation of the microscopy and imaging systems, and management of the acid digestion, experimental taphonomy and aquarium laboratories.
15% of your time will be devoted to assisting and training users of the systems, instruments and laboratories.
30% of your time will be devoted to developing and optimizing new methods for the analysis and imaging of geological materials and fossils, and to conducting paleontological research.

**Your qualifications**:
You must hold a PhD degree in Earth Sciences or Paleontology (or any discipline deemed equivalent), with demonstrated expertise in the use and development of imaging systems and microscopes, and in the field of paleontology.

A good command of French and English is required.

**What the position offers you**:
The Faculty of Geosciences and Environment (FGSE) at the University of Lausanne boasts an excellent analytical infrastructure and excellent working conditions. The Faculty comprises three research institutes (Geography and Sustainability; Land Surface Dynamics; Earth Sciences) and a teaching school. The FGSE specifically encourages interdisciplinary research and teaching, within and between the social and natural sciences. The University has put in place a number of measures to make life easier for parents/guardians of young children, including an on-campus daycare center.

**Contact for further information**:
**Application deadline : 20.12.2024 (23:50 Swiss time GMT+1)**
- a cover letter ;
- your complete curriculum vitae (CV) ;
- your diplomas;
- a list of two referees.

We thank you for your understanding.

**Additional information**:
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- UNIL is committed to:

- equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
- ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
- offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance.

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- UNIL is committed to:

- equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
- ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
- offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance.

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