The Division of Conservation Biology at University of Bern offers:
A postdoc position in conservation biology/restoration ecology
within an applied research programme co-funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, entitled “Restoring grassland biodiversity: from degraded, species-poor to integral stable-state ecosystems”.
The research programme was launched in 2018 with the objective to develop and evaluate the effects of current and novel grassland restoration methods for converting extant, species-poor grasslands into biodiversity-rich, stable-state ecosystems. It comprises two modules: 1) a lowland module that experimentally tests pro-active restoration methods for hay meadows; and 2) a mountain module where passive restoration methods are investigated for enhancing the biodiversity of degraded, intensively managed grasslands in the Swiss Alps.
The project is led by Prof. Raphaël Arlettaz and PD Dr Jean-Yves Humbert. The successful candidate will integrate a small team that includes two PhD students and several undergraduate students.
The University of Bern is committed to promoting equal opportunities and equality between women and men and all genders, strives to reduce barriers to entry and promotes the reconciliation of work and care responsibilities.
