You will compare invasions in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems primarily at large (national) spatial scales and among several higher-level taxa (insects, molluscs, crustaceans, all major vertebrate classes, and plants), test the biotic resistance hypothesis, and explore the role of factors that could influence invasiveness and invasibility. With a passion for scientific understanding of biodiversity to join an interdisciplinary team spread over several institution, the successful applicant will be based at WSL in Birmensdorf, but will work in collaboration with Marco Baity-Jesi from eawag, Dübendorf.

You have a PhD in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or related fields and, ideally, a background in biological invasions or biodiversity. You have strong skills in working with large data sets and modelling, preferably using R (Python would be a plus). Furthermore, you have a good knowledge in statistics and programming, a good command of English and a demonstrated ability to write scientific papers. You are ambitious and highly motivated, used to a high standard of independent, structured, and careful work, and demonstrate a high level of team spirit.