AdresseThe University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, invites applications for a position of
Full professor or assistant professor with tenure track in behavioural physiology
Description of position: The successful candidate will direct an independent laboratory at the Institute of Biology within the Faculty of Science. He or she will conduct top-level research that focuses on the physiological mechanisms underlying animal behaviour, including research on hormones and brain anatomy. Research should be focused on organismal biology, placing physiological results into an ecological/evolutionary framework. Applicants should possess the capacity to join an interdisciplinary research team on the evolution of complex communication, the NCCR Evolving Language. Teaching duties will be in the domains of medical physiology and behavioural physiology (Full professor: 7h per week, assistant professor: 4h per week). Teaching is in French at Bachelor and English at Master level, requiring a commitment to obtain sufficient fluency in French within two years.
Required qualifications: PhD degree in Biology, internationally recognized research and funding record in behaviour and physiology, as well as an extensive teaching experience and administration skills.
Start date: February 1st, 2025, or upon agreement.
Application deadline: March 15th 2024.
Applications should be uploaded onto www.unine.ch/candis (ref. FS-PHY-COMP) in the form of a single PDF file, including a letter of motivation, a CV containing lists of obtained research funding, documenting teaching and research experience, a list of publications, copies of diplomas and a list of three experts able to assess the candidate’s competence. The candidate is also invited to present a statement (three pages max.) of teaching and research interests, his/her scientific approach to the domain, and projects that he or she intends to undertake at Neuchâtel.
Further information can be obtained from the head of the hiring committee, Prof. Klaus Zuberbuehler (klaus.zuberbuehler@ unine.ch), as well as on the site www.unine.ch/sciences
The University of Neuchâtel is committed to providing non-discriminatory working conditions.
