Professor in Animal Ecology

Position

Professor in Animal Ecology at the University of Fribourg (Etat de Fribourg - Staat Freiburg).

Location:

Fribourg, Switzerland. Lab:
Departement für Biologie, Unifr-7630.

Contract:

Permanent, 90-100%.

Start date:

01.08.2027. Final date to receive applications: 31.03.2026.

• Qualified applicants must have an outstanding track record of fundamental research in animal ecology, using quantitative, state‑of‑the‑art approaches with a strong field component. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, biotic interactions, community ecology, conservation biology, ecological modelling, and eco‑evolutionary feedback loops. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognised, competitive research program sustained by external funding.

• Teaching experience at university level is expected. The candidate will teach at Bachelor level and contribute to the Master program “Environmental Biology”.
• Knowledge of the second language (oral level B1) is expected. If not met, the candidate must acquire it within two years of taking up the position.

Dr. Barbara Baumann, barbara.baumann

Date of posting: 12.12.2025. Reference: 9644.

The University of Fribourg is an equal‑opportunity employer, and strives towards gender balance and diversity at all levels. The University of Fribourg is a signatory to the DORA declaration and attaches great importance to the qualitative assessment of academic performance.

Please apply directly using the university application system. Do not use the “apply” button at the top of this page; your application will not be processed.