Research Scientist in Aquatic Ecology

Vor 7 Tagen


Dübendorf, Zürich, Schweiz eawag Vollzeit
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent researcher to join our team at Eawag in Dübendorf. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in ecology, microbiology, environmental science, or a related field, and a strong background in ecological theory, community ecology, and biodiversity science.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and coordinate research group activities, exploiting rich plankton datasets using automated monitoring.
  • Conduct quantitative research in data analysis, bioinformatics, ecological modeling, forecasting, and ecosystem science.
  • Develop and implement new research questions that complement the focus and expertise of the research group.
  • Collaborate with the research group to investigate the ecology of understudied plankton taxa, species interactions, and eco-evolutionary dynamics.

Requirements:

  • Recent Ph.D. in ecology, microbiology, environmental science, or a related field.
  • Conceptual understanding of ecological theory, community ecology, and biodiversity science.
  • Quantitative research experience in data analysis and/or bioinformatics, ecological modeling/forecasting, or ecosystem science.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter explaining your motivation for the position, a CV, and the contact information of at least two references. The application must be submitted in English.



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