We are looking for creative and motivated scientists at to join the group. We are recruiting candidates from various scientific backgrounds including, but not limited to: biophysics, physics, biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, chemistry, applied mathematics and engineering.
To be a good fit for the group you need to be someone who can think independently and enjoy collaborating. To apply for open positions please follow the instructions below.
Bachelor and Master students
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We have several short term projects for Bachelor and Master students. If you are interested in joining us for a TP4, master or summer project send an email to Guillermina to inquire about research opportunities in our group. |
Doctoral students
We are seeking outstanding and motivated PhD students to join our interdisciplinary group exploring how biological pattern and function emerge from molecular and physical interactions. PhD projects are available in the following areas: Extreme Cellular Mechanics: Extreme cell shape changes observed in free-living protists are among the fastest and most dramatic motions known in living systems. These rapid deformations are driven by centrin assemblies, yet, unlike other cytoskeletal proteins, the mechanisms underlying the assembly and force generation of these networks remain poorly understood. We are looking for students interested in uncovering the molecular and biophysical principles of centrin network formation, investigating how this cytoskeletal system organizes into filaments and networks capable of generating the forces that drive extreme cellular shape changes. Behavioral Responses Enabled by Centrin: The survival of free-living unicellular organisms depends on their ability to mount appropriate behavioral responses to environmental changes. We are looking for students interested in investigating how centrin networks encode and regulate these behavioral programs, thereby uncovering the molecular and mechanical basis of adaptive behavior in free-living eukaryotic cells. Flow Generation by Cilia Arrays: From unicellular swimmers to human airways, biological flows are generated by the collective motion of cilia. In most organisms, cilia form dense arrays of thousands of filaments that are highly patterned both spatially and temporally. We are looking for students interested in exploring how cilia patterning, geometry, and coordination determine flow generation, uncovering the biophysical principles underlying biological fluid transport. The successful candidates will join a collaborative and stimulating research environment that bridges cell biology, engineering, and soft matter physics. Our projects offer opportunities to develop and apply advanced imaging and biophysical techniques, computational modeling, and theoretical frameworks to address key questions in active matter and cellular biophysics. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including physics, biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology, and bioengineering. Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. If you are interested in doing your PhD research in our group please apply through the EDCB or EDPY graduate programs at EPFL and email Guillermina stating why you are interested in joining our lab. |
Postdocs
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If you are interested in a postdoc position in the lab e-mail Guillermina the following: |
