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An 18-month postdoc position funded by the Swiss National Science
Foundation is available in my group at the University of Zurich on
"The Evolution and Genetics of Life-Histories over Three Centuries of
Human Civilisation".
In this project you will use a unique genealogical dataset, covering three
centuries and including thousands of individuals, to investigate how human
life-histories are shaped by genes, culture and the environment. Combining
ideas and techniques from biology, sociology and history, you will
provide new insights into life as we know it.
This project requires someone who is independent and creative, and
who has a highly quantitative and evolutionary mind-set. The ideal
candidate furthermore has experience with the handling and analysis of
large individual-based datasets, (quantitative genetic) mixed models and
has excellent R programming skills. While some knowledge of the German
language would be an advantage, it is not essential.
Our group works together closely with several other groups within our
institute (www.ieu.uzh.ch), which makes for a stimulating and social
working environment. The institute is very international and the working
language is English.
Although the earliest possible starting date is June 1 2015, the actual
starting date is negotiable.
Zurich consistently ranks amongst the cities with the highest quality
of life. While it offers all the pleasures of living in a bigger city,
thanks to its central location and excellent public transport system,
it is easy to get out of the city and head for the mountains.
Applications should include 1) a cover letter, including a brief
description of what you have to offer to the project and our group,
and what you hope to get back in return, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae
and 3) the contact details of three references. This should be sent as
a single pdf file to
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Review of applications starts on 27 April 2015, but candidates are
considered until the position is filled.
If you have any questions, donât hesitate to contact me
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), or visit www.erikpostma.net.
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Erik Postma
Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies
University of Zürich-Irchel
Winterthurerstrasse 190
CH-8057 Zürich
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)44 635 49 73
Fax: +41 (0)44 635 68 18
Skype: erik_postma
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