Job announcement
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University of Zurich

application deadline: 1. 5. 2010
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A Ph.D. studentship in evolutionary biology is available in the laboratory of Andreas Wagner at the University of Zurich. The Wagner lab studies biological evolution on all levels of organization, from genes, genomes, and genetic networks to whole organisms. Ongoing projects involve laboratory evolution of yeast, E. coli and fruit-flies, as well as in vitro evolution of ribozymes. A sample of the laboratory's research can be found at http://www.bioc.uzh.ch/wagner/ .* *Lab members are a group with very diverse backgrounds and research projects, unified by their interests in evolution and life's fundamental organizational principles. **

We are looking for an individual who has received his or her PhD within the last five years, who is highly self-motivated and can work independently on a project that he or she will develop. The labs work is concept-driven instead of system-driven, and projects are not restricted to the model organisms mentioned above. A successful candidate will have substantial research experience with molecular biological techniques, acquired in research with an evolutionary orientation. State of the art experimental technology is available through the Functional Genomics Center Zurich, which provides platforms for ultra-high throughput sequencing, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Applications without a demonstrated interest and research history in evolutionary biology will not be considered further. The position offers a highly competitive salary of up to three years on annually renewable contracts.

The working language in the laboratory is English. German skills, although helpful, are not essential. Zurich is a highly attractive city in beautiful surroundings, with a multinational population, and many educational and recreational opportunities.

To be considered, please send a single (!) PDF file merged from the following parts to jobs_aw@bioc.uzh.ch : CV including publication list, a statement of research interests not exceeding three pages, including a sketch of an experimental evolution project, as well as three academic references. Please include the word "EXPEVOL10" in the subject line. The application deadline is May 1, 2010. The position is available immediately.