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The Food Web Ecophysiology group is looking for a technician to assist with the biogeochemical analysis of samples ranging from algae to animals collected from across freshwater and riparian food webs as well as instrument maintenance and general laboratory organization.

Your tasks: 

• Perform and assist others with laboratory analyses including, but not limited to: elemental analyses, fatty acid analyses, bulk stable isotope analyses, and compound-specific stable isotope analyses

• Perform and assist others with instrument maintenance and trouble-shooting 

• Perform routine lab maintenance, such as acid-washing, inventorying consumables and equipment, and ordering supplies 

• Optionally participate in field work around Central Switzerland 

• Assist with occasional practical courses for students 

Necessary qualifications for an ideal candidate are an education as a biology or chemistry laboratory technician (Laborant/in Fachrichtung Biologie or Chemie EFZ) or comparable qualifications, exceptional organizational skills, excellent attentiveness to detail and quality control, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a growth-based mindset, especially when it comes to developing and refining new analytical techniques. Previous experience with EA, GC-FID, IRMS, and/or GCC-IRMS, including data processing, is ideal and knowledge and interest in ecology and/or biogeochemistry would be very beneficial. The lab and departmental working languages are English, but knowledge of German is preferred. 

You will be based within the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc), located on the shores of Lake Lucerne in Kastanienbaum, Switzerland. 

Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.chand www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment.

Evaluation of applications starts 12 August 2024 and continues until the position is filled. The start date is flexible, but ideally would begin by 1 October 2024. Your application should include a letter of motivation, brief CV, the names, and email addresses of two employment references.

For questions, please email Prof. Dr. Lily Twining (cornelia.twining@eawag.ch) 

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the link below will take you directly to the application form.