The Stream Biofilm and Ecosystem Research Laboratory seeks an outstanding candidate to work as Technical Assistant (80%) for an interdisciplinary project (Sinergia, SNF) at the interface between stream microbial ecology, geomorphology and hydrodynamics in glacier floodplains in the Swiss Alps.
The successful candidate will plan, prepare and execute fieldwork and experiments together with laboratories from EPFL, University of Lausanne, ETH Zürich and the University of Luxembourg. The candidate should hold a degree in environmental engineering and sciences, geosciences, ecology or in an equivalent field. Basic skills in experimental design, environmental technology and/or molecular biology are assets. The successful candidate will have outstanding organizational skills and a proven record in outdoor/alpine experience. A high degree of disposition to work with colleagues under stressful conditions required. The position is limited to 2.5 years. For further information, contact Prof. T. Battin (tom.bat...@epfl.ch). To apply for the position, send a single pdf containing your letter of motivation, CV including a list of publications, and three letters of recommendation to Tania Gonin (tania.go...@epfl.ch). Applications without letters of recommendation cannot be considered. We will start screening applications from 15 July on until the position is filled.
