Professorship for Evolutionary Anthropology and Primatology

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The successful candidate must be an established researcher in their field of evolutionary anthropology and primatology with a proven track record in terms of research output, acquisition of third-party funding, and teaching and mentoring.

The future professor is expected to strengthen the scientific impact and societal role of the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology (IEA).

The professorship will be substantially integrated into the three existing biology curricula within the Faculty of Science at the University of Zurich.

It is expected to regularly offer core and elective courses-ranging from foundational lectures to advanced seminars and intensive block courses-covering key topics in comparative evolutionary anthropology, primatology, and the biological and cultural evolution of gender relations.

Emphasis will be placed on methodologically rigorous and interdisciplinary teaching formats, particularly in behavioral research, reproductive and evolutionary biology, and the socioecology of power.

The position will also contribute to programs in other faculties, especially in religious and gender studies, with the potential to co-develop cross-faculty teaching modules on gender, power, and evolution.

Anforderungen

UZH sees researchers as modern leaders who conduct excellent research - taking into account the Open Science principles - through their own research projects as well as the promotion of excellent junior researchers, and who help to shape a future-oriented University with innovative research-based teaching.

Situated in the open-minded and family-friendly city of Zurich, which combines the vibrant cultural scene in a modern European city with the convenient accessibility to its beautiful natural surroundings, UZH is well integrated in the city's community and research environment.

UZH provides generous research support, including dedicated funds for personnel, running expenses, and competitive start-up packages.

Additionally, the successful applicant is expected to acquire external research funding.

Zurich's scientific environment encompasses a rich spectrum of diverse activities.

The employment conditions for this position follow UZH's legal regulations and include part-time options.

UZH is an equal-opportunities employer, and the Faculty of Science, in particular, strives to increase the percentage of women and underrepresented groups in leading positions.

Therefore, qualified female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Care-time interruptions are considered during the evaluation of applicants of all genders.

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