Scientist

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Please note that this is a short term contract.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Undertake behavioural measurement experiments in the lab on arthropods


• Design and plan their own experiments, ensuring timely delivery based on established priorities


• Independent on established procedures and able to propose improvements


• Develop a new experimental setup/protocol in order to solve specific scientific and/or applied question


• Guarantee quality and reproducibility of data and data interpretation


• Report own work in the form of research reports, publications and presentations at project meetings, thus contributing to decision-making processes

We value:

• PhD degree in entomology and/or chemical ecology


• Master different technics of behavioural measurement in the lab, experience with flying insects and hematophagous arthropods would be needed


• Ability to work and communicate efficiently in a multidisciplinary and international environment


• Previous experience on applied projects or in industry R&D laboratory would be a plus


• Fluent in English, ability to communicate in French would be a plus

We Offer:

• High Challenge and High Reward Environment


• Lead projects to address scientific questions and respond to business needs


• Being part of a result-oriented organization culture that fosters team collaboration


• The opportunity to contribute to a project with potentially great health and social benefits


• The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry