Postdoctoral position in Conservation Biol
Dept. Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, University of Berne,
Switzerland.
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 <http://www.conservation.unibe.ch/>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 <mailto:michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch>michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch
or <mailto:raphael.arlettaz@nat.unibe.ch>raphael.arlettaz@nat.unibe.ch.
Dr. Michael SCHAUB
Div. Conservation Biology
Zoological Institute
University of Bern
Baltzerstrasse 6
CH-3012 Bern
Switzerland
Tel. ++41 (0)31 631 31 63
Fax. ++41 (0)31 631 45 35
e-mail: michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch
&
Schweizerische Vogelwarte
CH-6204 Sempach
Switzerland
Tel. ++41 (0)41 462 97 66
Fax. ++41 (0)41 462 97 10
e-mail: michael.schaub@vogelwarte.ch
Switzerland.
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 <http://www.conservation.unibe.ch/>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 <mailto:michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch>michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch
or <mailto:raphael.arlettaz@nat.unibe.ch>raphael.arlettaz@nat.unibe.ch.
Dr. Michael SCHAUB
Div. Conservation Biology
Zoological Institute
University of Bern
Baltzerstrasse 6
CH-3012 Bern
Switzerland
Tel. ++41 (0)31 631 31 63
Fax. ++41 (0)31 631 45 35
e-mail: michael.schaub@nat.unibe.ch
&
Schweizerische Vogelwarte
CH-6204 Sempach
Switzerland
Tel. ++41 (0)41 462 97 66
Fax. ++41 (0)41 462 97 10
e-mail: michael.schaub@vogelwarte.ch
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