Postdoctoral position in social evolution

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Lausanne, 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

The Group of Prof. Michel Chapuisat is proposing a Postdoctoral (Premier Assistant/Première Assistante) position on ant social evolution, behavior and genomic conflict at the Department of Ecology and Evolution, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. The postdoc will join a dynamic team working on social evolution, cooperation and conflicts, supergene evolution, and evolutionary genomics. For more information about the group research, see https://www.unil.ch/dee/chapuisat-group

Job information

Expected start date in position: 01.05.2025

Contract length: 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny

Annual gross salary : CHF 83'160

Your responsibilities

The research project will be defined together with the group leader based on the Postdoc interests and competences in the field of social evolution, animal behavior, evolutionary genomics and intragenomic conflict. 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:

  1. 70% Personal research
  2. 25% Participation to teaching activities and master student supervision
  3. 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, behavior or genetics, with skills in experimental biology, animal behavior, genomics, and/or population genetics. Experience with ant breeding, gene-expression analysis, 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, with opportunities for professional training. 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

For further information please contact Prof. Michel Chapuisat: E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Deadline : 26.03.2025
Formal applications should include :

  • 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.

To receive full consideration, application documents should be uploaded online through the University of Lausanne recruitment platform. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
• equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
• offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
• supporting early career researchers.

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