The University of Zurich
As Switzerland's largest university, the University of Zurich offers a range of attractive positions across various subject areas and professional fields. With approximately 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, we provide an inspiring working environment characterized by cutting-edge research and top-class education. Bring your talents and skills to our team!
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and implement temporal multilayer network models that integrate behavioral, genetic, and social data.
- Create and implement network null models for statistical tests of inbreeding avoidance.
- Construct simulations of mouse population dynamics for benchmarking and power analysis.
- Collaborate closely with biologists and geneticists to ensure the biological validity of computational methods.
- Disseminate results through high-quality peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
Your Profile
- A strong fascination with fundamental questions in network science and complex systems, alongside a keen interest in evolutionary biology.
- An MSc (or equivalent) in applied mathematics, physics, computational biology, or a closely related field.
- Proficient programming skills in Python; familiarity with graph libraries is advantageous.
- A solid background in network science, graph theory, stochastic processes, or statistical inference.
- Ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary research environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective team collaboration capabilities.
- Fluency in both spoken and written English.
Apply Now
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Nicole Trolese
HR Manager
nicole.trolese@uzh.ch