Universität Zürich
PhD position in the Evolution of Human-Plant Interactions 80 %
Zollikon · ZH
- Berufsfeld
- Wissenschaft & Forschung · Forschungsstellen & Doktorate
- Ausbildung
- Master
- Erfahrung
- Keine Erfahrung nötig
- Sprachkenntnisse
- Englisch
- Lohn
- Geschätzt CHF 60’000–90’000 pro Jahr (100 %)
- Schätzung von jopp, nicht aus dem Inserat.
- Veröffentlicht am
- 18. September 2026
- Zuletzt gesehen
- 20. September 2026
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Your responsibilities
A PhD position in my group at the Department of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, University of Zurich, is available starting 1st of January 2027 for a period of four years. The position is to study the evolution of human-plant interactions, with a special focus in Amazonia. It will involve lab work, participatory fieldwork in collaboration with Amazonian communities, and bioinformatics.
I offer a collaborative environment and a vibrant international team. You will have the chance to work with our international network of academic and indigenous partners.
Your profile
I am looking for a highly motivated and creative candidate. A formal requirement is a Master degree in any field of biology. Demonstrable skills in bioinformatics are expected. A genuine interest in interdisciplinary research to integrate ethnobotanical, metabolomic, and genomic data is highly desirable. Proficiency in English, both orally and written is essential; proficiency in spoken Spanish to work with Amazonian collaborators is desirable.