Laboratory Technician (up to 8 months)

Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies

50 %

We are seeking a laboratory technician to work on a project on ecological forecasting. We are implementing a long-term laboratory experiment with aquatic micro-ecosystems containing communities of bacteria, protists, and rotifers. Microcosms are sampled frequently to investigate the predictability of population dynamics, biodiversity, and ecosystem processes. The overall goal of the project is to advance the limits of ecological forecasting in changing environments.

In collaboration with a postdoctoral researcher, the successful candidate will implement and sample the proposed microcosm experiment. Specific responsibilities include:

We offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring and socially relevant environment. Diversity and inclusion are important to us. The successful candidate will work in the group of Prof. Dr. Owen Petchey at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich. The successful applicant will implement the experiment together with postdoctoral researcher Dr. Romana Limberger. We offer a position in a highly motivated team of international researchers, a friendly work environment, and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure. This position is limited in time and lasts up to 8 months.

Winterthurerstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

Employment start date to be mutually agreed. Please submit your application by 31.01.2023.