Fully Funded Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Neuroscience at EPFL, Switzerland (2026)

Fully Funded Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Neuroscience at EPFL, Switzerland (2026)

Application Status: Open (Rolling Basis)

The Kim Laboratory at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is inviting applications for a fully funded postdoctoral position in Cancer Neuroscience. This is an exciting opportunity for researchers passionate about brain cancer, neurobiology, mechanobiology, and translational oncology to join an internationally recognized research environment.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

Brain tumors actively communicate with the nervous system and their surrounding microenvironment. Building on recent discoveries from the Kim Laboratory, this project will investigate how neuronal activity, extracellular matrix composition, tissue stiffness, and mechanosensitive signaling pathways cooperate to drive glioma progression.

The research will focus on:

• Neuron–glioma interactions

• Mechanobiology of brain tumors

• Neuroligin-3/CSPG4/PIEZO1 signaling

• Tumor microenvironment remodeling

• Mechanosensitive ion channels

• Therapeutic target discovery for glioma

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in:

• Neuroscience

• Cancer Biology

• Cell Biology

• Molecular Biology

• Bioengineering

• Or a closely related discipline

Essential Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong expertise in whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Strong publication record with at least one first-author paper in a peer-reviewed journal

• Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary research environment

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Stereotactic surgery

• Intracranial tumor models

• Acute brain-slice electrophysiology

• Calcium imaging

• Cancer research

• Neuro-oncology

What EPFL Offers

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• ✔ Fully funded postdoctoral appointment (minimum 3 years)

• ✔ Access to world-class research facilities

• ✔ Interdisciplinary collaborations

• ✔ International scientific network

• ✔ Mentorship in experimental design, grant writing, and manuscript preparation

• ✔ Career development support

• ✔ Opportunity to develop an independent research direction

Application Documents

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing:

• Cover Letter (research background, motivation, and scientific interests)

• Curriculum Vitae (including publication list)

• Brief description of previous research and future research interests

• Contact details of two referees

How to Apply

Submit your application via email to:

Prof. Yoon Seok Kim

📧 [email protected]

Email Subject: Postdoctoral Application – Cancer Neuroscience

Why Apply?

This position offers a unique opportunity to:

• Conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience and cancer biology

• Investigate mechanisms driving glioma progression

• Work in one of Europe’s leading research universities

• Collaborate with international experts in neuro-oncology

• Advance your independent research career in a highly supportive environment

About EPFL

The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is one of Europe’s leading science and engineering universities, recognized globally for excellence in research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Located in Lausanne, Switzerland, EPFL provides state-of-the-art facilities and an outstanding environment for biomedical research.

Application Summary