Postdoctoral researcher position
Postdoctoral Researcher in Fish Migration and Life History Variation (80–100%)
Eawag — Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
- Horw, Switzerland
- Ichthyology, Aquatic Ecology and
About
Study how glacier-driven fjord environments shape Arctic charr migration, foraging, life-history divergence and speciation in Greenland. Combine replicated fjord and lake systems, otolith microchemistry and ecological/evolutionary analyses, including fieldwork in northwestern Greenland in summer 2027. The role is based in Kastanienbaum and lasts 22 months at 100%, or longer at 80%, with an early-2027 preferred start.
Requirements
Earned doctorate, or completion expected by early 2027, in biology, ecology, environmental science or a related field; ecological/evolutionary research experience, data analysis, teamwork and strong English communication. Salmonid life-history knowledge and otolith microchemistry are advantageous, not mandatory. Submit an application letter, CV/publications and two referee contacts by 30 November 2026.
Topics
- Arctic charr, search World Wide
- Fish Migration, search World Wide
- otolith microchemistry, search World Wide
- Life History Variation, search World Wide
- glacier-driven fjord environments, search World Wide
- foraging, search World Wide
- life-history divergence, search World Wide
- speciation, search World Wide
- northwestern Greenland, search World Wide
- fjord and lake systems, search World Wide
Details
Location
Kastanienbaum, 6047 Horw, Switzerland
Source: apply.refline.ch