Postdoctoral position in Conservation Biology
ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Prof. Dr Raphaël Arlettaz, Dr Michael Schaub
Division of Conservation Biology
Office: Erlachstrasse 9a
Mail: Baltzerstrasse 6
CH–3012 Bern
Phone: +41 31 631 31 61
Fax: +41 31 631 45 35
raphael.arlettaz@nat.unibe.ch
michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch
www.conservation.unibe.ch
Scientists with a background education in natural sciences (biology, ecology and related
fields) are invited to apply for a postdoctoral research position opened at the Division of
Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, University of Bern, Switzerland. Launched in 2001
this research division is active in the fields of resource exploitation patterns (ecological niche
requirements, from foraging ecology and habitat selection analysis to GIS modelling) and
population dynamics (from estimation of basic vital parameters to integrated models,
including population viability analysis). Main research focus is on threatened, emblematic
species of agro-ecosystems and Alpine ecosystems (see www.conservation.unibe.ch). There
is no taxon limitation in our projects within the animal realm. All candidates with skills in
scientific Conservation Biology in the broad sense of the term will be considered, but priority
will be given to experienced researchers with a good publication record. The tenant is
expected to contribute to the ongoing research programmes of the division (including
assistance in undergraduate teaching and supervision), but will also develop his/her field of
research. Complementary competence to the above mentioned expertise is welcome. An ideal
candidate would for instance have specific skills and interest for the development of genetic
methods to assess dispersal patterns in animal populations.
The position is available for up to six years, with intermediate evaluations every second year.
A 80-100% position would be preferred; lower employment grade is to be discussed. Salaries
will follow the schemes of the University of Bern. Supervisors: Raphaël Arlettaz and Michael
Schaub, with possible contribution by Laurent Excoffier (Computational and Molecular
Population Genetics Lab) if the conservation genetics direction is taken.
The successful candidate will join a research group consisting currently of several advanced
research staff, PhD- and MSc-students. Besides the Division of Conservation Biology and
Population Genetics (Computational and Molecular Population Genetics Lab), the Zoological
Institute of the University of Bern covers most aspects of Animal Ecology and Evolution, with
research groups in Aquatic Ecology (Ole Seehausen), Behavioural Ecology (Michael Taborsky),
Community Ecology (Wolfgang Nentwig) and Evolutionary Ecology (Heinz Richner).
Closing date: open until filled, but all application materials, including CV, a summary of
research experience, copies of any published or in-press papers, and two letters of
recommendation should be received by August 1st, 2006, to ensure full consideration. The
positions will start in late 2006 or early 2007. Candidates should provide a short description
of their proposed research direction and demonstrate how they intend to integrate within the
host research group. In a cover letter they should also indicate when they could take up the
position. Please send all application material to the secretary’s office, Mrs Susanne Maurer,
Baltzerstrasse 6, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland. Email applications, as well as incomplete
applications will not be considered. For inquiries please contact michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch
or raphael.arlettaz@nat.unibe.ch.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Prof. Dr Raphaël Arlettaz, Dr Michael Schaub
Division of Conservation Biology
Office: Erlachstrasse 9a
Mail: Baltzerstrasse 6
CH–3012 Bern
Phone: +41 31 631 31 61
Fax: +41 31 631 45 35
raphael.arlettaz@nat.unibe.ch
michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch
www.conservation.unibe.ch
Scientists with a background education in natural sciences (biology, ecology and related
fields) are invited to apply for a postdoctoral research position opened at the Division of
Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, University of Bern, Switzerland. Launched in 2001
this research division is active in the fields of resource exploitation patterns (ecological niche
requirements, from foraging ecology and habitat selection analysis to GIS modelling) and
population dynamics (from estimation of basic vital parameters to integrated models,
including population viability analysis). Main research focus is on threatened, emblematic
species of agro-ecosystems and Alpine ecosystems (see www.conservation.unibe.ch). There
is no taxon limitation in our projects within the animal realm. All candidates with skills in
scientific Conservation Biology in the broad sense of the term will be considered, but priority
will be given to experienced researchers with a good publication record. The tenant is
expected to contribute to the ongoing research programmes of the division (including
assistance in undergraduate teaching and supervision), but will also develop his/her field of
research. Complementary competence to the above mentioned expertise is welcome. An ideal
candidate would for instance have specific skills and interest for the development of genetic
methods to assess dispersal patterns in animal populations.
The position is available for up to six years, with intermediate evaluations every second year.
A 80-100% position would be preferred; lower employment grade is to be discussed. Salaries
will follow the schemes of the University of Bern. Supervisors: Raphaël Arlettaz and Michael
Schaub, with possible contribution by Laurent Excoffier (Computational and Molecular
Population Genetics Lab) if the conservation genetics direction is taken.
The successful candidate will join a research group consisting currently of several advanced
research staff, PhD- and MSc-students. Besides the Division of Conservation Biology and
Population Genetics (Computational and Molecular Population Genetics Lab), the Zoological
Institute of the University of Bern covers most aspects of Animal Ecology and Evolution, with
research groups in Aquatic Ecology (Ole Seehausen), Behavioural Ecology (Michael Taborsky),
Community Ecology (Wolfgang Nentwig) and Evolutionary Ecology (Heinz Richner).
Closing date: open until filled, but all application materials, including CV, a summary of
research experience, copies of any published or in-press papers, and two letters of
recommendation should be received by August 1st, 2006, to ensure full consideration. The
positions will start in late 2006 or early 2007. Candidates should provide a short description
of their proposed research direction and demonstrate how they intend to integrate within the
host research group. In a cover letter they should also indicate when they could take up the
position. Please send all application material to the secretary’s office, Mrs Susanne Maurer,
Baltzerstrasse 6, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland. Email applications, as well as incomplete
applications will not be considered. For inquiries please contact michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch
or raphael.arlettaz@nat.unibe.ch.