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 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. The directorate of WSL wishes in order of succession
planning to fill in by November 1st, 2025, or by agreement the position
of a

HEAD OF RESEARCH UNIT BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 90'100%
(f/m/d)

As a researcher with an international reputation, you will manage the
research unit with more than 100 collaborators. The coordination and
support of the 7 different research groups and the management of your own
projects are part of your diverse area of responsibility. You acquire
third-party funding, maintain the interface to other research fields
and further develop the topic of biodiversity within the frame of the
WSL strategy in the environment of the ETH Domain. You are committed to
cooperate with public authorities and expert organisations at national
and international levels and promote the important outreach activities
of this unit at the interface between research and practice.

You are at an advanced stage of your scientific career and have experience
in leading research groups and managing larger research projects. You
have a strong track record in the development and funding of research
projects, an excellent publication list and an established international
network. Candidates with a sound expertise in organismic biodiversity
at the interface of basic and applied research and experience in
the application of research results in biodiversity conservation are
particularly encouraged to apply. Proven knowledge in the biodiversity
of forest ecosystems, mountain and/or cultural landscapes is an
advantage. You are an initiative, integrative and committed personality
with good negotiating skills and a well-structured way of working. You
are also motivated to develop the research unit scientifically, have
convincing communication skills and are fluent in English and at least
in one Swiss national language.

Please send your complete application to Susanne Jost, Head of
Human Resources WSL, by uploading the requested documents through our
webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Prof. Dr. Rolf
Holderegger, Director WSL, Tel. +41 (044) 739 24 55, will be happy to
answer any 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/273855/1714/pub/2/index.html (EN) and
https://apply.refline.ch/273855/1714/pub/1/index.html (DE)

Please consider a delayed response owing to my part-time employment.

Felix Gugerli Kuenzle, PhD/Senior Scientist
Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
Research Unit Biodiversity & Conservation Biology; Ecological Genetics
Zuercherstrasse 111
CH-8903 Birmensdorf

SWITZERLAND

phone: +41-(0)44-739-2590
https://www.wsl.ch/en/employees/gugerli.html

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

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