Postdoctoral position in snow algae ecology

Mission

The River Ecosystems Laboratory (www.epfl.ch/labs/river/) at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position on snow algae ecology. The position is part of an interdisciplinary project involving microbial ecology, remote sensing and AI, together with the Environmental and Computational Science and Earth Observation Laboratory (Prof. Devis Tuia) at EPFL, and the laboratories of Prof. Alexandre Anesio (Aarhus University) and Prof. René Forsberg (DTU) in Denmark.

The postdoctoral scholar will study biotic interactions of snow algae in Greenland, possibly also in Antarctica. The scholar will also perform bench-scale experiments to corroborate and further quantify field observations.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working and collaborating on research projects
• Analysis and publication of results
• Build a strong network in the field of research
• Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision

Profile

• Ph.D. in biology, microbiology, ecology, or a related field
• Significant research experience in microbial ecology, molecular biology and quantitative ecology, demonstrated by peer-reviewed journal articles
• Significant experience in experimental work with algae and other microorganisms
• Significant experience with R, analysis of microbiome and environmental data, and ability to handle large data sets.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary collaborative team
• Postdoctoral research experience
• Proven skills in microscopy and imaging
• Proven skills in RStudio, and Python preferentially
• English literacy
• Experience with field work in polar environments
• Experience in mentoring and/or supervising

We offer

• EPFL (https://www.epfl.ch/en/) is a leading university in Europe, offering a nurturing academic environment
• Support of an experienced and dedicated team
• Well-equipped laboratory infrastructure and equipment
• Highly competitive salaries
• Switzerland is a most livable country with a high quality of life

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:

A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).

And in one PDF:

A CV with a publication list.
A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
Contact details for 3 referees.

For science-related questions, directly contact Prof. Tom Battin (). (No applications send to this address shall be considered.)

Contract Start Date : 03/01/2026

Activity Rate : 100%

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 2 ans

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