MNF/Open PhD position on Neotropical Fish Palaeontology and Systematics 80 %
Start of employment Spring 2025, temporaryWe invite applications for a PhD position at the Evolutionary Morphology and Palaeobiology of Vertebrates group in the Department of Palaeontology of the University of Zurich. The University of Zurich is one of the top research institutions in Europe and offers an exceptional academic environment for research and study. The Department of Palaeontology has state-of-the-art research facilities in an international and stimulating academic environment. The Natural History Museum of the University is closely tied to our department; it offers opportunities to participate and develop skills in scientific outreach activities. The city of Zurich, in close proximity to the Alps, with a lake and river in which to swim in the summer, offers conditions for an excellent quality of life. We offer a vibrant, collaborative work environment and high-quality supervision. All former PhD students graduated with excellent publication records and almost all have consecutively moved on to postdoc positions at renowned academic institutions. Our group has hosted PhD students from many countries across the world.
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To apply, please send a letter of motivation including information on previous scientific work and publications if available (maximum of 2 pages), a CV, and contact details of two referees. Please ensure that all those parts are combined into a single PDF-file. Together with an electronic copy of the Masters-thesis, please send your application to Alexandra Wegmann (alexandra.wegmann@uzh.ch). Deadline for applications is 17th January 2025, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed in February 2025 and start in the Spring (northern Hemisphere) of 2025. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us (www.msanchezlab.net; m.sanchez@pim.uzh.ch).What we offer
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Alexandra WegmannThe University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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