瑞士苏黎世大学招聘博士后——微生物群落中的生态稳定性

瑞士苏黎世大学招聘博士后——微生物群落中的生态稳定性

Postdoctoral Research Position: Ecological Stability in Microbial Communities 80-100%

Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich

Deadline: 31 December 2025

We invite applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position in the research group of Owen Petchey at the University of Zürich, based in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. Our group investigates the determinants of ecological stability in microbial communities by integrating experimental approaches with conceptual and mathematical models of ecological systems.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research exploring how ecological theory can be applied and developed to understand microbial community dynamics. The position involves:

• Designing and conducting experimental studies in microbial ecology

• Developing and applying conceptual and mathematical models

• Identifying key ecological questions and translating them into testable hypotheses

• Performing rigorous statistical analyses

• Communicating findings through publications and presentations

• Contributing to a friendly, collaborative, and inclusive research environment

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants should have no more than two years of postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment. We are looking for candidates with expertise in:

• Ecological theory and modeling

• Experimental microbial ecology

• Study design and hypothesis generation

• Statistical analysis of ecological data

• Scientific communication and dissemination

Additional Opportunities

The postdoc will also make career-appropriate contributions to teaching and have the opportunity to develop supervisory experience, for example by mentoring Bachelor’s project students.

Application Instructions

Please submit in a single pdf a cover letter detailing your research interests and relevant experience, a CV, and contact information for two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submit applications to Maja Weilenmann (maja.weilenmann@ieu.uzh.ch)

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