Research Officer in Entomology at 80-100%

With its prestigious collections valued by an international renowned multidisciplinary scientific team, and its exhibitions and animations attended by more than 300,000 people each year, the Muséum d'histoire naturelle de la Ville de Genève (MHNG) is the largest institution of its kind in Switzerland. To complete its team, the Muséum d'histoire naturelle is looking for a
Research Officer in Entomology at 80-100%
Your mission and responsibilities

• Perform scientific research work autonomously, in accordance with the scientific policy of the institution.
• Write scientific publications at national and international levels and ensure the training of young scientists.
• Participate in the management (organization, digitization, loans and conservation) and the development of entomology collections within the Invertebrates sector.
• Ensure the transmission of knowledge to a wide public, by taking part in mediation activities and the design of exhibitions.
• Assist their hierarchical superior in the exercise of their tasks and replace them during their absences.

Your profile

• Hold a Doctorate in biology and demonstrate at least one year of postdoctoral experience, with expertise focusing on insects, preferably in the hymenoptera group.
• Demonstrate an excellent capacity for publication and obtaining external funding.
• Demonstrate experience in the management and research of collections, conducting study programs in taxonomy, systematics and evolution, as well as the enhancement of regional and international biodiversity, and demonstrate a good understanding of the importance and role of collections and research in natural history museums.
• Demonstrate autonomy, know how to work in a team and collaborate in networks with other similar institutions, at national and international scales.
• Master the English language orally and in writing, and ideally French, or commit to learning it quickly, with an excellent capacity for analysis and synthesis, a spirit of initiative and proven skills in team management, organization and popularization.

Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline:
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class M of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: motivation letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Demande d'emploi" form (to be downloaded from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its desire to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Office cantonal de l'emploi.
Follow-up of applications
In Ville de Genève, the recruitment process is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up on applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the Ville de Genève must be domiciled in the authorized domiciliation zone and be in possession of a valid work permit or authorization.
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