I am looking for a skilled, creative and highly-motivated candidate who is able to work independently and in a team. You must have a solid background in evolutionary biology, and practical experience with bioinformatics and population genomics. You should enjoy the processing and analysis of large genomic data sets. If you have no experience in this field, this is not the right project for you. Experience with molecular laboratory work or fieldwork on small mammals is a plus but not essential. A Master degree in a relevant field is required. The project may include short periods of fieldwork, so a valid driver's license is beneficial. Obtaining a Ph D from the University of Bern will require the writing of several manuscripts for leading scientific journals.

The position is fully funded for three to four years with an anticipated starting date of March 2025. My group is part of the Institute of Ecology and Evolution with a stimulating, multi-national research community and excellent infrastructure. English is the working language. Some knowledge of German or French is beneficial for living in Switzerland but it is not essential for the Ph D project.

Please send your application as a single (!!!) pdf file to Prof. Dr. Gerald Heckel gerald.heckel@unibe.ch. To be considered, the pdf must include a letter describing your particular skills and motivation for the project and which past research experience makes you a suitable candidate (max. 2 pages), the abstract of your Master thesis, a CV, and contact details of 2-3 referees. Review of applications will begin December 16 2024.