Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies
Postdoctoral Research Position: Ecological Stability in Microbial Communities 80 - 100 %
Start of employment 01.01.2026, temporaryWe invite applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position in the research group of Prof. Dr. Owen Petchey at the University of Zurich, based in the city of Zurich, Switzerland. Our group investigates the determinants of ecological stability in microbial communities by integrating experimental approaches with conceptual and mathematical models of ecological systems.
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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:
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
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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:
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.
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
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.
Information on your application
Application InstructionsPlease 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.
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The 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!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The 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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