Laboratory of Artificial
& Natural Evolution

JOB OFFERS

 
 
Positions currently opened at the LANE    

  1. ✓PhD positions

  2. ‣PhD position opened in Switzerland for engineers (Microengineering & Computer Science)
    Building robotic/automated acquisition devices for the analysis and modelling of complexity in animal colour traits
    In the context of a multidisciplinary study combining mathematical modelling, computer science, and evolutionary developmental genetics, we have one position available for an outstanding, highly-motivated, and creative engineer with strong interests and skills in developing robotic (automated) devices for the acquisition of 3D geometry and colour texture of animals. Programming skills (especially in computer graphics) are important assets. The position is for 3 years or more and can start anytime (negotiable).

  3. A project, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and the University of Geneva, integrates the expertise of three research groups (Physicists, Biologists, Computer Scientists) for an improved understanding of the mechanisms generating variation, complexity, and convergences at colour traits in animals.

  4. The successful candidates will develop and deploy multiple-camera devices for the comprehensive acquisition, modelling, and mathematical analysis of 3D geometries and high-resolution colour textures from animals of various sizes (from 1cm to 1m). The position requires skills in developing hardware as well as software, and team spirit with the ability to work in close collaboration with computer graphics scientists and biologists..

  5. Applications: Please send (combined into one single pdf file) a brief letter of interest, your CV, as well as contact information of two references to:

  6. ➡Michel Milinkovitch (Michel.Milinkovitch [at] unige [dot] ch), Laboratory of Artificial & Natural Evolution, University of Geneva, Switzerland.

  7. ➡Matthias Zwicker (zwicker [at] iam [dot] unibe [dot] ch), Institute of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, University of Bern, Switzerland.

  8. UNIGE (the University of Geneva) is one of Europe’s leading universities and it shares the international calling of its host city, Geneva, a centre of international and multicultural activities with cosmopolitan tradition. Geneva also provides an outstanding natural environment for outdoor activities.



  1. ✓Master student positions available for Biologists, Computer Scientists, Engineers, and Physicists
    Positions are available every year in the LANE for students enrolled in a Master at the University of Geneva or Lusanne.

  2. ‣For Biology Student (étudiants en Biologie); for example, in the Master in Genetics, Development & Evolution), Master research projects are available in:

  3. •Evo-Devo

  4. •Phylogeny Inference

  5. CONTACT Michel [dot] Milinkovitch [at] unige.ch FOR DETAILS

  6. ‣For Students in Computer Science or Biology (étudiants en informatique ou en Biologie):

  7. •In-silico whole genome comparisons for the analysis of genome, transcriptome, &  interactome evolution.
    In the context of MANTiS, an application system for genome comparisons within an explicit phylogenetic framework and integrating functional + expression data, we are seeking creative and highly motivated computer-science students or biology students with a strong interest in genome molecular evolution. Each Master Project can last 4 to 12 months. For students living in Lausanne, refunding of travel expenses is negotiable..
    DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE.
    Comparaisons in-silico de génomes complets pour l’analyse de l’évolution des génomes, des transcriptomes, et des interactomes.
    Dans le contexte de MANTiS, une application informatique pour la comparaison de génomes dans un contexte phylogénétique intégrant des données fonctionnelles et d’expression, nous recherchons des étudiants en informatique ou en biologie, motivés et créatifs, avec un solide intérêt pour l’évolution des génomes. Chaque projet aura une durée de 4 à 12 mois. Pour les étudiants Lausannois, le remboursement des déplacements est négociable.
    DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE.

  8. ‣For Students in Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics (étudiants ingénieurs, étudiants en informatique ou physique):

  9. •Modelling variation & complexity of animal forms.
    In the context of a multidisciplinary study combining mathematical modeling, computer science, and evolutionary developmental genetics, we are seeking creative and highly motivated computer science students with strong interest and skills in computer graphics and numerical simulation approaches. Each Master Project can last 4 to 12 months. For students living in Lausanne, refunding of travel expenses is negotiable.
    DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE.
    Modéliser la variation & la complexité morphologique animale.
    Dans le contexte d’une étude multidisciplinaire combinant modélisation mathématique, informatique, et génétique évolutive du développement, nous recherchons des étudiants en informatique, motivés et créatifs, avec un solide intérêt et des compétences en images de synthèse et simulations numériques. Chaque projet aura une durée de 4 à 12 mois. Pour les étudiants Lausannois, le remboursement des déplacements est négociable.
    DETAILS DISPONIBLES ICI.

  10. •Development of stochastic heuristics for inferring the evolution of DNA and protein sequences
    In the context of developing new heuristics for phylogeny inference (reconstructing the phylogenetic tree among living species), we are seeking creative and highly motivated computer-science students with a strong interest in biological molecular evolution and skills in optimisation and/or parallelisation techniques. Each Master Project can last 4 to 12 months. For students living in Lausanne, refunding of travel expenses is negotiable.
    DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE.
    Développement d'heuristiques stochastiques pour l'inférence de l’évolution de séquences d'ADN et de protéines
    Dans le contexte du développement de nouvelles heuristiques pour l’inférence phylogénétique (reconstruction des arbres d’espèces), nous recherchons des étudiants en informatique, motivés et créatifs, avec un solide intérêt pour l’évolution moléculaire biologique et des compétences en optimisation et/ou parallélisation. Chaque projet aura une durée de 4 à 12 mois. Pour les étudiants Lausannois, le remboursement des déplacements est négociable.
    DETAILS DISPONIBLES ICI.

  11. •Spectroscopic characterisation and modelling of colours generated by nanostructures in animals.
    In the context of a multidisciplinary study combining mathematical modelling, condense matter physics, and evolutionary developmental genetics, we are seeking creative and highly motivated engineering students with strong interests and skills in condense matter optics and/or numerical simulation approaches. Each Master Project can last 4 to 12 months. For students living in Lausanne, refunding of travel expenses is negotiable.
    DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE
    Caractérisation spectroscopique et modélisation des couleurs générées par des nanostructures chez les animaux.
    Dans le contexte d’une étude multidisciplinaire combinant modélisation, physique de la matière condensée, et génétique évolutive du développement, nous recherchons des étudiants ingénieurs, motivés et créatifs, avec un solide intérêt et des compétences en optique de la matière condensée et simulations numériques. Chaque projet aura une durée de 4 à 12 mois. Pour les étudiants Lausannois, le remboursement des déplacements est négociable.
    DETAILS DISPONIBLES ICI






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