Postdoctoral Position in Social Evolution

Vor 7 Tagen


Lausanne, Waadt, Schweiz Université de Lausanne Vollzeit

Introduction:


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:

Job information:

Expected start date in position :

Contract length : 1 year

Activity rate : 80% - 100%

Workplace :
Lausanne-Dorigny

Your responsibilities:


The research project will be defined together with the group leader based on the Postdoc interests and competences in the fields of social evolution, animal behaviour, evolutionary genetics and proteomics.

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 to teaching activities and master student supervision
5% Maintenance of lab equipment or other institutional tasks.

Your qualifications:


We are seeking to recruit someone with a strong interest and a PhD degree in evolution or genetics, with skills in animal behaviour, genomics, or population genetics.

Experience with ant research, field work, and social evolution theory would be an advantage.

The applicants should have a strong ability to work in a team, as PhD students are also involved in this project.


Interpersonal skills

  • Ability to plan research goals with other team members and work to strict deadlines
  • Good cooperative skills with other researchers and team members
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong drive for research and ability to motivate others

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 in 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 Lausanne region, the department research activities and seminars are conducted in English. The campus is located on the shore of the Geneva Lake, with the view on the Alps.

Contact for further information:

Deadline :
- a cover letter detailing your research interests, experience and motivation for applying
- your CV
- a copy of your PhD certificate
- the names of two or three referees.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information:

  • UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity._
  • UNIL supports early career researchers._


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