Our department is located in the University Botanical Gardens and houses modern molecular and ecological labs, including greenhouses and climate chambers for plant cultivation. The University of Zürich has a broad research coverage of organismal and molecular biology.

Your responsibilities

The job will be embedded in an SNF-funded project on plant-pollinating herbivore coadaptation in Raphanus raphanistrum and Pieris rapae, pursued together with two PhD students. The project consists of field work, greenhouse experimental work, and genomic analyses.

Your profile

I am looking for a PostDoc with a background in evolutionary- or ecological genetics or evolutionary ecology. You should have recently (within the last three years) obtained your PhD degree and have worked in any field of evolutionary genetics/genomics/ecology, such as coevolution, adaptation or speciation, natural selection, etc. in plants or plant-animal interactions. Skills in bioinformatics are welcome, too. Proficiency in English, both orally and written, and prior experience with scientific publishing is required.

Information on your application

If you are interested in the job, please send a letter describing your motivation, CV including a list of publications, and e-mail addresses of two academic referees, by 15th of June 2026. Please send all documents in a single file. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

We offer a vibrant, collaborative work environment and a competitive salary; earliest starting date is 1st July 2026. The initial duration of the employment will be for three years but prolongation is possible.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance

Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
Free seasonal flu vaccinations
Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

Policies of the UZH
Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany

Zollikerstrasse 107, 8702 Zollikon, Switzerland

Further information

Questions about the job

Prof. Dr. Florian Schiestl

Director

Questions about the application procedure

Prof. Dr. Florian Schiestl

Director

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The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!

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