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PROFESSOR in MOLECULAR PLANT SCIENCES (Assistant with Tenure Track or Associate)

Employer
University of Geneva-BIVEG
Location
Switzerland (CH)
Salary
from 130'720 CHF and 139'337 CHF per annum depending on the position (Tenure Track or Associate)
Closing date
Nov 4, 2024
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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biology, Botany/Plant Science, Microbiology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva invites applications for the position of :

Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate (tenured) Professor in Molecular Plant Sciences

The position will be within the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Geneva. We offer a stimulating and collaborative scientific environment, renowned internationally for its research in the Molecular Plant Sciences. Geneva is a cosmopolitan city with many cultural and outdoor activities.

The successful candidate is expected to develop an ambitious, independent research program using molecular tools to address fundamental questions regarding the biology of photosynthetic organisms, or microbes involved in plant-microbe interactions. The position comes with a competitive package, including substantial core funding for research, as well as access to state-of-the-art facilities.

The position is full time and involves teaching at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD level, as well as overseeing and directing the research of undergraduate and graduate students.

ACADEMIC TITLE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

  • PhD degree
  • Publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience in leading a research team (for Associate level applicants)

STARTING DATE: September 2025 or a date to be agreed.

Applications (motivational cover letter, CV, list of publications, research and teaching statements, and list of at least three referees) must be posted online by October 31st 2024 on the Geneva University website: https://jobs.unige.ch/ where this advert and the job description can be viewed.

No hard copies will be accepted.

More information can be found on our website : http://biveg.unige.ch/

The University of Geneva is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from female candidates.

 

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