PhD/postdoc position in computer-assisted paleoanthropology

PhD/postdoc position in computer-assisted paleoanthropology

The Department of Anthropology, University of Zurich, invites applications for a doctoral or postdoctoral position in computer-assisted paleoanthropology. The successful candidate will work on a project using advanced computational tools to address questions of Late Pleistocene hominin dispersals.

The ideal candidate has a formation in biological anthropology, population biology and/or in fields such as bioinformatics and computational sciences. The candidate is expected to have computer programming experience (c/c++ or similar), or to be highly motivated to acquire such experience during the intial phase of the project.

The position is available as soon as possible. The initial appointment is for 3 years. To apply send a CV and motivation letter by email to Prof. Christoph P. E. Zollikofer (zolli@aim.uzh.ch). Please include the names of two people who can be contacted for a reference. Applications are reviewed until the position is filled.