Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany
PostDoc position in evolutionary genetics/ecology 80 - 100 %
Start of employment 1st of July 2026, temporaryOur department is located in the University Botanical Gardens and houses modern molecular and ecological labs, including greenhouses and climate chambers for plant cultivation. The University of Zürich has a broad research coverage of organismal and molecular biology.
Your responsibilities
The job will be embedded in an SNF-funded project on plant-pollinating herbivore coadaptation in Raphanus raphanistrum and Pieris rapae, pursued together with two PhD students. The project consists of field work, greenhouse experimental work, and genomic analyses.
Your profile
I am looking for a PostDoc with a background in evolutionary- or ecological genetics or evolutionary ecology. You should have recently (within the last three years) obtained your PhD degree and have worked in any field of evolutionary genetics/genomics/ecology, such as coevolution, adaptation or speciation, natural selection, etc. in plants or plant-animal interactions. Skills in bioinformatics are welcome, too. Proficiency in English, both orally and written, and prior experience with scientific publishing is required.
Information on your application
If you are interested in the job, please send a letter describing your motivation, CV including a list of publications, and e-mail addresses of two academic referees, by 15th of June 2026. Please send all documents in a single file. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me.We offer a vibrant, collaborative work environment and a competitive salary; earliest starting date is 1st July 2026. The initial duration of the employment will be for three years but prolongation is possible.
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The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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Working at UZH
The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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