Assistant Professor, tenure-track in the Department of Genetics and Evolution

The Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, has an opening for a position as:

Assistant Professor, tenure-track in the Department of Genetics and Evolution

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department of Genetics and Evolution at the University of Geneva offers a highly dynamic and stimulating research environment. It is internationally renowned for the quality of its research, which is interdisciplinary, associating genetics, development and evolution.

The Department is opening a position of Assistant Professor in the field of genetics, development and evolution. This is a full-time position. Duties include teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and the supervision of master and doctoral theses.

The successful candidate will develop a research program at the highest international level and secure external funding. We expect the use of the most advanced techniques to lead a creative and original research. The candidate may be recruited on a research theme currently developed by the department, but not necessarily.

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD degree or equivalent. P
• Publications in high-ranked peer reviewed international journals.
• Teaching experience is appreciated.

STARTING DATE: June 1st, 2021 , or as agreed.

Applications must include :

• Cover letter,
• Detailed CV together with a list of publications.
• A copy of highest degrees/ diploma,
• Research and teaching statements,
• List of referees who can be contacted directly by the search committee. Recommendation letters are not requested at this stage of selection.

Applications should be submitted exclusively on-line, via the apply button, before February 15, 2021 (23:59 Geneva time).

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, The University of Geneva actively encourages applications from members of groups underrepresented in higher education.