Postdoctoral position in metamorphic processes

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

The Metamorphic Processes (MetP) research group at the Institute of Earth Sciences (ISTE) in the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position (Premier·ère Assistant
· e) in the broad field of metamorphic processes.

The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to work on a research topic closely related to the current group’s effort to understand the degree and length scales of equilibration, and to model the associated petrogenetic processes during crustal metamorphism (e.g. SNSF project Thermo

FORGE). We welcome applications from individuals with complementary expertise in areas such as experimental or computational petrology and geochemistry, as well as advanced analytical techniques (e.g. SIMS or synchrotron).

Internal and external collaborations with experts in petrology, geochemistry, structural geology and computational approaches are planned.

The University of Lausanne and the Metamorphic Processes Group are committed to promoting gender balance in the workforce, and welcome applications from women and non-binary individuals.

Expected start date in position: 01.03.2026 or upon agreement.

Contract length: 1 year, renewable 2 + 2 years (maximum 5 years).

Activity rate: up to 100 %.

Workplace:
Institute of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Geosciences and Environment, University of Lausanne.

70 % of the activity will be devoted to research activities and training.
30 % of the activity will be devoted to teaching and administrative support, student supervision and/or contributing to general laboratory maintenance.

You must have a PhD degree in a relevant natural science or engineering fields (included but not limited to geology, geophysics, physics, computer science and data science).

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Prof. Pierre Lanari (E-Mail schreiben).

Deadline: 04.12.2025.

Please send the following documents in PDF format:

• A cover letter outlining your research motivation and interests (max. 1 page).
• Your CV including academic background, previous research/publications and/or industrial experiences as well as the names and contact details of 2-3 referees.
• Copy of your diplomas.

Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

• 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.
• Supporting early career researchers.