Eawag is the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, a Swiss-based and internationally-operating aquatic research institute within the ETH domain. Our Aquatic Ecology Department has a job opening for an
Invasive species biologist (PhD, Tenure Track) Suitable candidates have an excellent research record in aquatic invasive species research. We are especially interested in candidates who can mix conceptually strong, question-oriented research to relevant problem-oriented applied research. The ideal candidate has post-doctoral research experience and is ready to apply for external research funding. We are looking for a person who is keen on benefitting from the broad environmental disciplines represented at Eawag. The ideal candidate would be able to develop a strong research program on aquatic invasive species in Switzerland, incorporating the excellent opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinary research at Eawag and engaging stakeholder interests in research. The Department of Aquatic Ecology, where the position is based, can support conceptually and methodologically broad research agendas from field experiments to molecular biology. The Junior Group Leader is expected to: Establish an independent and collaborative research group Supervise PhD and Masters students Participate in department activities and administration The Department of Aquatic Ecology houses 10 research groups in diverse areas of aquatic research, collaborating with other Eawag departments, the ETH-Zurich, and internationally. Our department is connected to the Institute of Integrative Biology, ETH-Zurich (Prof. Jukka Jokela). As a top research institute, Eawag provides excellent support for high-quality research and a stimulating research environment in close vicinity to ETH-Zurich. Eawag has world-class research infrastructure and excellent support for developing research in evolutionary biology, experimental ecology and ecosystem research. The application deadline is 15.09.2009 with the earliest possible start date of 1.1.2010. The working language in the department is English. Send a CV and application letter (including research interests and names and addresses of 3 references) as a single PDF file to: Eawag, Sandra Isenring, Human Resources, Ueberlandstrasse 133, CH-8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland or by email to [email protected], indicating reference number 094404. Females are especially encouraged to apply. We are willing to discuss part time employment if it promotes equal opportunity to career development. Visit www.eawag.ch for more information about Eawag. For questions about the position, email Prof. Jukka Jokela ([email protected]).
