Established researcher (Curator) for the mycological collection of ETH Zurich

80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The mycological collection comprises around 1 million fungal specimens and, together with the vascular plant herbarium, is one of the scientific collections of ETH Zurich. Both collections are affiliated to the Chair of Ecological Plant Genetics of Prof Alex Widmer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich.

Job description

As a curator you will be responsible for all aspects of the development and maintenance of the mycological collection. You will work closely with the curator of the vascular plant collection and curators of other scientific collections. A technical assistant will support you in your tasks. Together with the vascular plant herbarium of ETH Zurich and the herbaria of the University of Zurich, the mycological collection forms the United Herbaria (Z+ZT).
In your internationally recognised scientific research, you will use the mycological collection in diverse and innovative ways to develop important contributions to a better understanding and protection of biodiversity. You will bring your excellent expertise to bear in teaching Bachelor's and Master's students with great commitment.
The position is currently limited to six years.

Profile

You have a university Master's degree in biology or environmental sciences, as well as a doctorate and several years of professional experience as a postdoctoral researcher or research assistant, as well as experience in the scientific use and supervision of natural history collections. You have sound expertise in mycology and a very good academic track record. You have teaching experience in a university environment and maintain regular contact and exchange with students, scientists and the interested public.
You are fluent in written and spoken German and English, work accurately and independently and have a strong intrinsic motivation for the diverse challenges in a university environment.

Workplace

Workplace

We offer

With us

• you will take responsibility for a nationally and internationally significant scientific collection
• you will be part of a diverse and collaborative team
• you will be in dialogue with scientists, students and the public
• you will have a challenging and varied job
• you can work independently and autonomously
• you have ideal opportunities for further training

We value diversity

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 15 November 2024 with

• Letter of motivation
• curriculum vitae with list of publications
• Diplomas and certificates
• Work references
• Names and contact details of two references

We will review all applications with the help of external experts within approx. 1 month of the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you of the next steps in the selection process.

Please note that we only accept applications submitted via our online application portal. Applications sent by e-mail or post cannot be considered.

Further information about the mycological collection can be found on our website (peg.ethz.ch) under ‘Herbaria’. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr Reinhard Berndt (reinhard.berndt@usys.ethz.ch- no applications).

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