Our department is located in the University Botanical Gardens and houses modern molecular and ecological labs, including greenhouses and climate chambers for plant cultivation. The University of Zürich has a broad research coverage of organismal and molecular biology.
Your responsibilities
The job will be embedded in an SNF-funded project on plant-pollinating herbivore coadaptation in Raphanus raphanistrum and Pieris rapae, pursued together with two PhD students. The project consists of field work, greenhouse experimental work, and genomic analyses.
Your profile
I am looking for a PostDoc with a background in evolutionary- or ecological genetics or evolutionary ecology. You should have recently (within the last three years) obtained your PhD degree and have worked in any field of evolutionary genetics/genomics/ecology, such as coevolution, adaptation or speciation, natural selection, etc. in plants or plant-animal interactions. Skills in bioinformatics are welcome, too. Proficiency in English, both orally and written, and prior experience with scientific publishing is required.
Information on your application
If you are interested in the job, please send a letter describing your motivation, CV including a list of publications, and e-mail addresses of two academic referees, by 15th of June 2026. Please send all documents in a single file. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.
We offer a vibrant, collaborative work environment and a competitive salary; earliest starting date is 1st July 2026. The initial duration of the employment will be for three years but prolongation is possible.
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
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