Institut für Systematische Botanik Universität Zürich Institut für Systematische Botanik Zollikerstrasse 107 CH-8008 Zürich Telefon +41 44 634 84 11 Telefax +41 44 634 84 03 www.systbot.uzh.ch UZH, Institut für Systematische Botanik, Zollikerstrasse 107,CH-8008 Zürich Florian Schiestl Professor Telefon +41 44 634 84 09 Telefax +41 44 634 84 03 [email protected] Zürich, 16 September 2015 Betreff: PostDoc position in genetic bases of floral signalling A PostDoc position funded by the European Research Council (ERC) is available from October 2015 at the Institute of Systematic Botany, University of Zürich, for an initial one year period with the possibility of prolongation. The position is to study the genetic bases of floral traits in plants, with a special focus on visual and olfactory signals. The aim of the project is to unravel the genetic architecture of floral traits important in adaptation to pollinators using Brassica rapa as a model. You should have a PhD degree in any field of (molecular) biology and a thorough interest in evolutionary biology. A good knowledge of quantitative genetic techniques (e.g. QTL, GWAS) is required. Experience with chemical ecology tools (headspace volatile sampling, gas chromatographic analysis) or evolutionary modelling is an advantage. The successful candidate will work in our very well equipped institute in an exciting research environment. The Institute of Systematic Botany at the University of Zürich is located in the pretty botanical gardens and houses modern molecular and chemical ecology labs, including greenhouses and climate chambers for plant cultivation (http://www.systbot.uzh.ch/en.html). The University of Zürich has a very broad coverage of organismal and molecular biology, and several research groups work on evolutionary topics (www.lifescience-zurich.ch). The city also offers excellent quality of life through cultural programs and infrastructure, as well as an attractive surrounding (lake, alps). If you are interested in the job, please send (by e-mail) a letter describing your motivation, C.V., copy of degrees, publications (manuscripts), and e-mail addresses of two academic referees, by 10th of October 2015. If you have further questions, don`t hesitate to contact me. Seite 1/1