Postdoctoral position in Evolutionary Conservation Biology
Introduction
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a leading international teaching
and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students
split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer,
UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.
Presentation
The Group of Prof. Claus Wedekind is proposing a Postdoctoral (Premier
Assistant) position in Evolutionary Conservation Biology at the Department
of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. The
postdoc will join a dynamic team working on the selective forces
that act on freshwater fish, i.e. the effects of human activities in
interaction with natural and sexual selection. For more information,
see https://www.unil.ch/dee/wedeki
Job information
Expected start date in position: 1.12.2024 or to be agreed
Contract length: 1 year, renewable depending on funding availability
Activity rate: 60-100%
Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny
Your responsibilities
The research project will be defined together with the group leader based
on the Postdoc interests and competencies in the field of Evolutionary
Conservation Biology. Most of his/her time will be dedicated to research,
but a contribution to teaching is expected, including the possibility
of supervising master students. The job description stipulates:
70% Personal research
25% Participation in teaching activities and master student supervision
(in English)
5% Maintenance of lab equipment or other institutional tasks.
Your qualifications
We are seeking to recruit someone with a PhD degree in Biology, a strong
interest in research, and skills in one or several of the following
fields: population genetics, population management, life history,
bioinformatics, and evolutionary ecology. Experience with fish would be
an advantage. Applicants should have good team skills. Collaboration is
important in our group.
Interpersonal skills
- Be open-minded, motivated, and able to motivate others
- Interested in acquiring new skills and in teaching techniques and
skills to others
- Willing to discuss research ideas with others in the team
- Collaborate with team members at the various stages of research
projects
- Have good communication skills
- Respect deadlines and priorities
What the position offers you
We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic
academic environment, opportunities for professional training, a lot of
activities, and other benefits to discover. The Department of Ecology and
Evolution at Lausanne University hosts research groups working on a broad
range of topics, producing a rich intellectual and social life. Although
French is the common language in the Lausanne region, the department
research activities and seminars are conducted in English. The campus
is located on the shore of Lake Geneva, with a view of the Alps.
Contact for further information
For further information please contact Prof. Wedekind:
claus.wedekind@unil.ch
Your application
Deadline to apply: 30.9.2024
Formal applications should include:
- a cover letter detailing your research interests, experience, and
motivation for applying;
- your CV;
- a copy of your PhD certificate; if you have not yet finished your PhD
indicate the scheduled or expected date (a contract as Postdoc/1er
assistant cannot be issued before the completion of the thesis);
- the names and contact details of two or three referees.
Please send your full application in Word or PDF. To receive full
consideration, application documents should be uploaded online through
the University of Lausanne recruitment platform: https://bit.ly/3zefM52
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egalite
UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus
Claus Wedekind
Department of Ecology and Evolution, Biophore,
University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.
Tel. +41 21 692 42 50
https://www.unil.ch/dee/wedeki
