Introduction
UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution,
with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny
campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence,
individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation
The Group of Prof. Charles Mullon is proposing a Postdoctoral
(Premier Assistant) position in Theoretical Evolutionary Ecology
or Biology at the Department of Ecology and Evolution,University of
Lausanne,Switzerland. The postdoc will join a dynamic team working
mainly on developing and analyzing mathematical models to understand
the evolutionary dynamics of traits that mediate interactions
among individuals and with the environment. Interests include,
but are not limited to, the evolution of sexual traits, genetic
architecture,ecological interactions, niche construction,
and social behaviour.  For more information on the lab,
visit https://lab-mullon.github.io/

Job information
Expected start date in position : 01.07.2024 or to be agreed (up to
01.01.2025)
Contract length : 1 year, renewable depending on funding availability
Activity rate : 100%
Workplace : Lausanne-Dorigny
Annual gross salary : CHF 82'664.-

Your responsibilities
The research project will be defined together with the group leader based
on the Postdoc interests and competences in the field of theoretical
evolutionary ecology. Most of her/his/their time will be dedicated
to research, but a contribution to teaching is expected,including the
possibility of supervising master students. The job description stipulates:
70% Personal research
25% Participation to teaching activities and master student supervision
5% Maintenance of lab equipment or other institutional tasks.

Your qualifications
We are seeking to recruit someone with a strong interest and a PhD
degree in evolutionary biology or ecology, with skills in mathematical
or computational modelling.

Interpersonal skills

- Good cooperative skills with other researchers and team members

- Good communication skills, ability to keep an open-mind and to
  communicate your ideas

- Be motivated and be able to motivate others

What the position offers you
We offer an oustanding working place in a multicultural, diverse and
dynamic academic environment.Opportunities for professional training,
a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.The Department of
Ecology and Evolution in Lausanne University hosts research groups
working on a broad range of topics, producing a rich intellectual and
social life. Although French is the common language in Lausanne region, the
department research activities and seminars are conducted in English. The
campus is located on the shore of the Geneva Lake, with the view on
the Alps.

Contact for further information
For further information please contact Prof. Charles Mullon: 
charles.mullon@unil.ch

Your application
Deadline :12.04.2024
Formal applications should include:
- a cover letter detailing your research interests, experience and
  motivation for applying (max. 2 pages);

- your CV;

- a copy of your PhD certificate; if you haven't yet finished your PhD
  indicate the scheduled or expected date. A contract as Postdoc/1er
  assistant can't be issued before the completion of the thesis.
  The applicant must have received his/her PhD in the last 2 years or be
  about to obtain a PhD very soon;

- the names of two or three referees;

- PhD thesis summary (approx. one page).

To receive full consideration, application documents should be
uploaded online through the University of Lausanne recruitment
platform:https://bit.ly/3Vf7and Review of applications will begin
immediately.

Additional information
UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.We actively
encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including
but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender,sexual orientation, disability,
and age.
www.unil.ch/egalite
UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus

Charles Mullon <charles.mullon@unil.ch>

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