Scientific & Outreach Coordinator for Biodiversity Research (60-80%)
We offer an interesting and versatile workplace in a diversified research environment. You will act both as manager of activities of the WSL Biodiversity Center, as a support scientist for collaborative research and facilitator of outreach activities. You will provide logistical and management support for the main activities hosted by the Biodiversity Center. You will be responsible for networking across existing activities, groups, units and programs within WSL, nationally and internationally, and you will identify and support opportunities for interactions between WSL researchers and practitioners. You will work closely with the head and the steering committee of the WSL Biodiversity Center to foster research and outreach excellence and contribute to products and initiatives of the Center including support with data analyses and writing. You have a PhD in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or in a related field and several years of experience working in a scientific environment. You have proven skills in networking, coordination and organizing teams of scientists and/or practitioners. Your communication skills are strong and you are fluent in English and at least in one national language of Switzerland (GE, FR, IT). You are experienced in biodiversity research and ideally skills in modelling and analysing biodiversity data (preferably R). Finally, you have experience in writing scientific articles and producing outreach publications and you do like to work in an international team.
Please send your complete application to Michèle Bucher, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. We will start reviewing applications by mid of April and will continue until we find a suitable candidate. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr. Catherine Graham, leader of the Biodiversity Center +41 (0)44 739 23 61, catherine.graham(at)wsl.ch, will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. The WSL strives to increase the proportion of women in its employment, which is why qualified women are particularly called upon to apply for this position.
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