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Postdoctoral position in RIVER Lab

Mission

The River Ecosystems Laboratory at the Alpine and Polar Environmental Research Center (ALPOLE) of the Swiss Institute of Science and Technology (EPFL) in Sion, Switzerland, seeks excellent candidates for a Postdoc position.

In the context of a new research project funded by the Swiss Science Foundation, the selected candidates will unravel the success of a dominant and most enigmatic alga in high-mountain streams. Despite being unicellular, this alga forms complex macroscale structures and it develops extensive blooms in highly oligotrophic waters.

 

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Working and collaborating on research projects. The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities
  • Analysis and publication of results
  • Build a strong network in the field of research
  • Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision
  • Working and collaborating on research projects. The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities
  • Analysis and publication of results
  • Build a strong network in the field of research
  • Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision

Profile

  • PhD Degree in ecology, microbiology, biology or environmental sciences
  • Good knowledge in aquatic ecosystems, microbial or algal ecology and physiology.
  • Good understanding of theories and mastering of techniques related to molecular biology, genomics, ecological stoichiometry, microbial symbiosis and algal photobiology
  • Demonstrated experience in bioinformatics, data analysis and quantitative methods; skills in imaging and experimental set-ups are additional assets
  • Open-minded and enthusiastic towards collaborative research
  • Ability for independent scientific work
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

We offer

  • EPFL (https://www.epfl.ch/en/) is a leading university in Europe, offering a nurturing academic environment
  • Support of an experienced and dedicated team
  • Well-equipped laboratory infrastructure and equipment
  • Highly competitive salaries
  • Switzerland is a most livable country with a high quality of life

 

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:

    A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).

And in one PDF:

    A CV with a publication list.
    A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
    Contact details for 3 referees.

For science-related questions, directly contact Prof. Tom Battin (tom.battin@epfl.ch). (No applications send to this address shall be considered.)

 

 

Contract Start Date : 03/01/2025 

Activity Rate : 100%

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 2 ans 

Reference: 1203 










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