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We study how physical forces shape bacterial infections.
Our lab brings together microbiology, biophysics, bioengineering, quantitative imaging, tissue models, and antimicrobial research to uncover fundamental mechanisms of pathogenesis and translate them into new therapeutic strategies. We welcome researchers who enjoy developing new approaches and tackling biological questions that span traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Open positions
1. We are recruiting for four positions within a new ERC-funded project exploring the physical biology of Klebsiella infections. The project will investigate how Klebsiella responds to the mechanical environments encountered in the host, and how these conditions influence colonization, persistence, and treatment response. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, including microbiology, infection biology, biophysics, bioengineering, quantitative imaging, tissue models, and computation. Individual projects will be shaped according to the interests and expertise of the successful candidates.

2. We are also recruiting for a translational project in anti-infective discovery, developing first-in-class compounds that target bacterial mechanical phenotypes rather than essential growth pathways. We are looking for scientists who enjoy designing experiments, building new approaches, and working at the interface of microbiology, imaging, engineering, and computation.

Spontaneous Applications
We regularly consider applications from prospective postdoctoral researchers and PhD students with backgrounds in microbiology, bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry, quantitative biology, imaging, or antimicrobial development.

To apply for any of these positions, please send:
- Your CV
- A brief cover letter describing your research experience, interests, and connection to the lab's work;
- Contact information for three references.

Send application materials to alexandre.persat@epfl.ch.

Employment Information
Information about doctoral and postdoctoral salaries and employment at EPFL:
- EPFL doctoral and postdoctoral salary information
- EPFL Postdoctoral Association guide
- EPFL doctoral-student guide