The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL
is part of the ETH Domain. It employs approximately 500 people working
on the sustainable use and protection of the landscapes and habitats and
a responsible approach to handling natural hazards. The Research Unit
Community Ecology studies how ecosystem patterns and processes influence
communities and their dynamics. As part of the National Forest
Inventory, an extensive and unique dataset on the distribution of
protected red wood ants was collected. Starting September 1, 2017, the
Research Group Plant Animal Interactions is looking for a
*PostDoc Habitat Modeling and Entomology*
In this role, you will be expected to model the distribution of red wood
ants using management and habitat data with state-of-the-art statistical
methods (e.g., LaSSo, Machine learning) that are best suited for
handling of large datasets. You will be expected to publish your results
in scientific journals and assist in producing outreach articles.
Eligible candidates should have completed a dissertation in the field of
ecological science or a related field and should have a particular
interest in entomology. Besides a PhD in you should have demonstrated
skills and strength in statistical analyses and the handling of large
datasets. You should also have a strong publication record, and be able
to speak and write English fluently. German would also be beneficial. We
are looking for a candidate who has a demonstrated ability to work
independently with high accuracy, and is able to contribute novel and
innovative ideas, has demonstrated strong communication skills, and is
an adaptable and flexible team player.
Please send your complete application to Mrs. Sabine Hirt, Human
Resources WSL. Anita C. Risch, phone +41 (044) 739 23 46 will be happy
to answer any questions or offer further information. The WSL strives to
in-crease the proportion of women in its employment, which is why
qualified women are particularly called upon to apply for this position.
To apply, please go to
https://apply.refline.ch/273855/0664/pub/1/index.html
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PD Dr. Anita C. Risch
Head of Plant-Animal Interactions
Community Ecology
Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL
Zuercherstrasse 111
8903 Birmensdorf
Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 739 2346
Fax: +41 44 739 2215
email: [email protected]
Web-site: http://www.wsl.ch/info/mitarbeitende/risch/index_DE
