Professorship in Evolutionary Adaptation to Environmental Change

Arbeitgeber	University of Zurich
Homepage	http://www.ieu.uzh.ch
Standort	Zurich, Switzerland
Veröffentlicht	28. July 2010
Gültig bis	30. September 2010
Bedarfsnummer	keine

Jobbeschreibung

University of Zurich

The Faculty of Science at the University of Zurich invites applications for a

Professorship in Evolutionary Adaptation to Environmental Change

The newly founded Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies conducts research in the areas of ecology, evolution, behaviour and the environment. We seek outstanding, innovative applicants with a record of excellence in research who will complement our existing interests and strengths.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong, independent program of empirical research that integrates both evolutionary and environmental aspects, to attract external funding, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching (in English or German). The position will be preferentially at the level of associate or tenure-track assistant professor. The University of Zurich provides generous research support, including earmarked funds for personnel and running expenses, and competitive start-up packages.

Zurich offers a stimulating scientific and cultural environment, including a rich spectrum of research activities in life sciences, and provides extensive opportunities for collaborations with research groups at the Faculties of Science and of Medicine of the University of Zurich, as well as teams at the nearby ETH Zurich.

Application packages should include a full curriculum vitae (see http://www.ieu.uzh.ch/static/documents/ for guidelines), an introductory summary, a vision statement of research interests outlining major unsolved problems and how they could be tackled, and the names and addresses of four potential referees. Documents should be addressed to Prof. Michael Hengartner, Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Zurich, and submitted as a single PDF file to jobs@mnf.uzh.ch by September 30, 2010. For further information, please contact Prof. Andy Hector at andrew.hector@uzh.ch.

The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from women are particularly encouraged (see CV guidelines).