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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ecological Stability at University of Zurich University of Zurich in Switzerland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
The fellowship is funded for up to three years at 100%. It includes research funding to support the proposed programme, computing and analytical resources, laboratory facilities and infrastructure, and collaboration opportunities.
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Zurich

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ecological Stability at the University of Zurich, Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies.
This is a postdoctoral opportunity for an early-career researcher to develop and lead an original research programme on ecological stability, including the development and application of concepts and tools such as response diversity. The group led by Owen Petchey studies the determinants of ecological stability in temporal and spatial dimensions, using ecological theory, mathematical modelling, experimental ecology, and the analysis of ecological observations and experiments.
The fellowship is funded for up to three years at 100% and provides research funding, computing and analytical resources, laboratory facilities, and a collaborative research environment. Projects involving fieldwork, local-to-large-scale ecological data, and Arctic ecosystems are welcome; Arctic-related work may be supported through collaboration with Prof. Dr. Gabriela Schaepman-Strub.
Eligibility: applicants must have received their PhD no more than four years before the deadline. The call seeks candidates with a strong research record relative to career stage, creativity, initiative, and the ability to complete research projects in collaborative settings.
Application materials: a CV (max 2 pages), a research proposal (max 4 pages including references), and contact information for two referees. Submit everything as a single PDF by email to Maja Weilenmann at [email protected].
Deadline: 31 October 2026. Earliest start date: January 2027.
Funding details
The fellowship is funded for up to three years at 100%. It includes research funding to support the proposed programme, computing and analytical resources, laboratory facilities and infrastructure, and collaboration opportunities.
What's required
Applicants must have been awarded their PhD no more than four years before the application deadline. Candidates should show a compelling vision for future research, creativity and initiative in developing scientific ideas, a strong record of research achievement relative to career stage, the ability to bring research projects to completion, and enthusiasm for collaborative and constructive research environments. Applications should include a CV, a research proposal, and contact information for two referees.
How to apply
Prepare a single PDF containing a CV (max 2 pages), a research proposal (max 4 pages including references), and contact information for two referees. Email the PDF to Maja Weilenmann at [email protected] before 31 October 2026.
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