Group Leader Conservation Biology 80 (fmd)
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Job Location:
Zürich - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Snow and Landscape Research WSL
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
Group Leader Conservation Biology 80% (f/m/d)
As a recognized expert in conservation biology you will lead a research group comprising 1520 employees and align their activities with the WSL Strategy 2035. Your diverse tasks involve supporting the project leaders and integrating two national data centres (lichens fungi) as well as managing your own applied research projects. You will be responsible for acquiring third-party funding maintaining collaboration with other research groups and bridging the gap between research and practice. Your primary focus will be on forest or urban ecosystems with an emphasis on animals lichens and/or fungi. You will publish your results in both scientific and applied journals and engage in cooperation with authorities and expert commissions. Additionally you may be involved in teaching at ETH and/or universities.
You hold a doctorate in biology or environmental sciences and you have built a successful scientific career in the fields of Conservation Biology or Restoration Ecology. You have a strong expertise in organismic biology and are familiar with field and laboratory-based species determination methods. You have a proven track record in the development and funding of research projects and are actively engaged in publishing and implementing research findings. You are an integrative and committed personality and experienced in collaborating with stakeholders in nature conservation. Additionally you have led research teams including PhD students PostDocs and Technicians. Good communication skills with fluency in English and proficiency in at least one Swiss national language are essential.
Please send your complete application to Michèle Bucher Human Resources WSL by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr. Kurt Bollmann (at) 41 (044)will be happy to answer your questions or to offer further information. WSL is committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. We actively promote gender equality and foster an open inclusive work environment.
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About Company
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
