Your mission and responsibilities:
You conduct scientific research autonomously, in accordance with the scientific policy of the institution. You write scientific publications at the national and international level and ensure the training of young scientists. You participate in the management (organization, digitization, loans, and conservation) and development of collections of non-arthropod invertebrates within the Invertebrate sector. You ensure the transmission of knowledge to a wide audience by participating in outreach activities and the design of exhibitions.
Your profile:
Holder of a Ph.D. in biology, you have at least one year of postdoctoral experience. Your expertise lies in non-arthropod invertebrates, preferably in the following groups: terrestrial or freshwater mollusks, annelids, or nematodes. You are experienced in managing and researching collections and conducting study programs in taxonomy, systematics, and evolution, as well as in valorizing regional and international biodiversity. You are autonomous in your tasks, able to work in a team, and have the skills to collaborate with other similar institutions nationally and internationally. You are proficient in English, both orally and in writing, and ideally also in French or keen to learn it. You have excellent analytical and synthesis skills, initiative, and proven skills in getting funding, organization, and popularization of science.
As part of its policy of equality between women and men, the City of Geneva wishes to promote gender diversity in all administrative departments.
You are domiciled in the Canton of Geneva or in the authorized domiciliation zone. However, you are not required to be domiciled in Geneva at the time of your application.
Return email: recrutement.mhn@ville-ge.ch
Documents: letter of motivation; CV; copies of diplomas; recent picture (passport format)
Contact for information on scientific matters: isabel.blasco-costa@geneve.ch
Entry into office: to be agreed
Closing date: 05.05.2025 (extended)
Original version in French
