Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ecological Stability

University of Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Zurich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ecological Stability in Zurich, Switzerland. The fellow will develop and lead an independent research programme aligned with the group’s broad scientific interests.

We welcome proposals spanning theoretical, computational, experimental, observational, or interdisciplinary approaches, or combinations thereof, with strong mentorship and collaboration within the research group and wider environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD awarded within the last four years.
• Ability to develop and lead an independent research agenda.
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality research output.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead your own research programme aligned with the group.
• Engage in regular scientific interaction, guidance, and collaboration within the University of Zurich environment.
• Contribute to understanding ecological stability through interdisciplinary approaches.

Skills

Vision for research

Creative thinking

Initiative in ideas

Collaborative environment

Project completion ability

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ecological Stability

University of Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

About the Fellowship

Unlike project-based postdoctoral positions, this fellowship is intended for researchers who wish to develop and lead their own research programme. Applicants are therefore expected to propose an original research agenda that aligns with the broad scientific interests of the group.

We welcome proposals that contribute to understanding and predicting ecological stability through theoretical, computational, experimental, observational, or interdisciplinary approaches, or combinations thereof.

The fellowship combines substantial intellectual freedom with active mentorship and support. Fellows will shape and pursue their own research programme while benefiting from regular scientific interaction, guidance, and collaboration within the research group and the wider research environment at the University of Zurich.

We are particularly interested in applicants who are motivated by important scientific questions, who enjoy collaborative research, and who can articulate a clear vision for how their proposed work will advance the field.

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Eligibility

Applicants must have been awarded their PhD no more than four years before the application deadline.

• a compelling vision for future research;
• creativity and initiative in developing scientific ideas;
• a strong record of research achievement relative to career stage;
• the ability to bring research projects to completion;
• enthusiasm for collaborative and constructive research environments.

Deadline 31 October