Lausanne Metropolitan Area
- Co-leading the Phenotyping and Functional Genetics Working Group (26 research labs from 17 countries, 120 researchers) in the framework of the DrosEU consortium: supervision of data acquisition, data management and analyses, trimestrial meetings organisation and chairing. - Conducting two personal research projects on the genomic basis of adaptation in the fruit fly. - Secured project funding via the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO LTF). - Contributing to two international research collaborations (USA and UK). - Managing and training a four-member research team and supervising general lab organisation. - Teaching population genetics and practical classes at the BSc level. - Co-supervised and trained one MSc student, three BSc students and four lab assistants. - Authored three scientific publications (one as lead author) in peer-reviewed journals.
- Successfully led two research projects combining molecular biology, genomics and field experiments to study the genetic basis of adaptation in Brassicaceae. - Conducted and analysed large-scale field trials across years at multiple sites in Sweden, both independently and in collaboration with international researchers (common gardens and evolve and resequence experiments). - Co-established a good practice workflow for Next Generation Sequencing library preparation. - Developed a 384-SNP Illumina GoldenGate assay and led a high-throughput genotyping service for the scientific community. - Co-organized an international symposium: funding acquisition, part of the scientific committee. Authored eight scientific publications (two as lead author, one high-impact) in peer-reviewed journals. - Gave regular scientific communications internally and at international conferences. - Co-supervised three lab technicians, one MSc student and two summer interns. - Involved in six local and international research collaborations (UK, USA, Sweden, Austria, France).
- Carried out two research projects focusing on Brassicaceae natural variation for biomass production and drought resistance in the framework of a collaborative European effort. - Designed and executed manual and automated large-scale phenotyping experiments, both in vitro and in the greenhouse. - Involved in lab technical management and support.
- Contributed to the development of a critical genetic marker for the sugar beet B gene to prevent substantial yield loss due to early bolting. - Worked independently and reported results internally and to European lead collaborators.