The Faculty of Science at the University of Zurich invites applications
for an
Assistant Professor of Ecological Modeling
in the framework of the University Research Priority Program “Global
Change and Biodiversity”, to join our team of experts at the Department
of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies. The position is
advertised at the level of assistant professor non-tenure track with
6-year term.
We seek innovative applicants with a strong and innovative record in
research and teaching, who will strengthen our expertise in Ecological
Modelling. Applicants with interests in interdisciplinary research
focusing on linking theory and data to understand feedbacks among
environmental change, biodiversity, ecosystem processes and services are
encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant is expected to develop a complementary and
independent research program in Ecological Modeling, and strengthen our
profile in drivers of environmental change, their ecological feedbacks
and interactions. Contributing to the existing undergraduate and
graduate teaching efforts in Ecology, Environmental Science and Earth
System Science will also constitute an integral part of the position.
The successful applicant will be located at the University of Zurich and
is further expected to acquire external funding.
The University of Zurich provides generous research support, including
dedicated funds for personnel and running expenses and competitive
start-up packages. Zurich’s scientific environment includes a rich
spectrum of research activities in ecology and life sciences and
provides extensive opportunities for collaborations with research groups
at the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich, as well as teams
at the nearby ETH Zurich. The University of Zurich and the city of
Zurich also offer a stimulating cultural environment and are
family-friendly.
Application packages should include a motivation letter, a full
curriculum vitae, a vision statement of research and teaching interests
outlining major unsolved problems and how they could be tackled and the
names and addresses of three potential referees. Documents should be
addressed to Prof. Dr. Michael Schaepman, Dean of the Faculty of
Science, University of Zurich, and uploaded as a single PDF file to
http://jobs.mnf.uzh.ch/em by October 7, 2016. A brief questionnaire will
have to be filled out at the beginning of the upload process. For
further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Owen Petchey at
[email protected].
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer.
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