We are seeking a postdoc highly motivated to work on determinants of plant invasiveness in field, garden, and molecular lab. The work will mainly involve comparative research on congeneric pairs of invasive and non-invasive plants species native to Switzerland. The position will be in the new group of Markus Fischer at the Institute of Plant Sciences of the University of Bern (http://www.botany.unibe.ch/), Switzerland, and is funded within the framework of the NCCR (National Competence Center in Research) "Plant Survival" (http://www2.unine.ch/nccr). We offer a stimulating research environment in a lively and social institute in a beautiful city close to the Alps. The position will be for a period of two years, and should start as soon as possible (1 May 2007 or soon thereafter). The salary will be about 70'000 CHF per year.
Requirements for the position include a PhD in population biology, evolutionary ecology, or related fields, a proven record of research, experience with field work, garden or greenhouse experiments, and lab work, statistical and writing skills, as well as a drivers licence. For more information on this position and research in our lab contact Markus Fischer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Mark van Kleunen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applicants should e-mail a short statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact details of three references to both Markus Fischer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and Mark van Kleunen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] The application deadline is 10 April 2007.
