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.  The research unit Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
<https://www.wsl.ch/en/about-wsl/organisation/research-units/biodiversity-and-conservation-biology/>
investigates the diversity of life in its various forms, from
genetic diversity to the diversity of species and ecosystems and
their interactions, and provides the basis for evidence-based nature
conservation. In order of succession planning to fill in by 1st August
2026, or by agreement we offer the position of a

GROUP LEADER CONSERVATION BIOLOGY; 80% (f/m/d)

As a recognized expert in conservation biology,
you will lead a research group comprising 15‒20
employees and align their activities with the WSL Strategy 2035
<https://www.wsl.ch/en/news/research-for-people-and-the-environment-in-a-changing-world/>.
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,
kurt.bollmann(at)wsl.ch, +41 (044) 739 24 11, 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.

The add can also be found online at
https://apply.refline.ch/273855/1813/pub/2/index.html

Felix Gugerli Künzle <felix.gugerli@wsl.ch>

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