Postdoctoral Position at the RIVER Lab

EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Sion, Switzerland

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.

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

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

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Postdoctoral Position at the RIVER Lab