EPFL/EAWAG Joint Postdoc Position in Microbial Physiology and Ecology, Resource Recovery, and Biotechnology
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Institute of Environmental Engineering at EPFL (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne). The selected candidate will engage in cutting-edge research bridging applied environmental microbiology with environmental engineering. The research will focus broadly on microbial ecology and physiology in systems such as anaerobic digestion or aerobic granular sludge but we offer flexibility in the choice of specific research topics. The candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and participate in mentoring and collaborating with PhD students.
The position will be held in the Microbial Physiology and Resource Biorecovery laboratory (MICROBE) led by Dr. Wenyu Gu at EPFL. The candidate will be co-advised by the Microbial Systems Ecology group that is located at Eawag in Dübendorf and also affiliated with EPFL and ETH Zurich, and led by Dr. Olga Schubert and Dr. Martin Ackermann.
EPFL is a public research university specializing in engineering and natural sciences. Eawag is the Swiss Water Research Institute and an internationally networked institution. Both EPFL and Eawag are part of the ETH Domain.
Your Profile
A PhD degree in environmental engineering, microbiology, chemical engineering or a related field with evidence of research success in the form of peer-reviewed publications are required.
We offer
Freedom to develop and drive a research project in the general area of the host groups; mentoring and support for professional and personal development; access to scientists with diverse backgrounds in the host groups and in the network of collaborators; a world-class research and training environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities at both EPFL and Eawag; a multi-cultural and stimulating work environment; and a highly competitive salary.
Application
Interested candidates should submit their dossier (one single pdf) containing a motivation letter describing your experience and interest in the position, a CV and contacts for three professional references to wenyu.gu@epfl.ch. Screening will start on 8 January 2024; all qualified applicants will receive consideration.
Starting date
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, but we understand the importance of finding the right fit. Therefore, we offer flexibility in the start date for the selected candidate.
Duration
1-year contract renewable for up to 3 years