Department of Evoutionary Biology and Environmental Studies

3 months Internship in Database Design and Implementation / Software Engineering
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We are seeking an intern for a 3 month project to design and implement a database with a web-based interface.



The position is available in the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich - Prof Hanna Kokko Lab.

Your responsibilities

The intern will design and implement a database of mathematical models published in academic journals in the domain of evolutionary biology. The database will be accessed via a web-based interface designed and implemented by the intern. The primary users of the database will be academic researchers. The intern will be supervised by a PostDoc.

Your profile

You have a Bachelor degree in computer science and previous experience in web-based database design and implementation. A good command in English is required.

What we offer

• an excellent opportunity to gain credentials and experience in database design and implementation


• flexible working hours and an attractive work environment at one of the Switzerland's leading universities.

Applicants should submit a CV to Tadeas Priklopil - Application review will start now until the position is filled.

Place of work

University of Zurich - Irchel Campus

Winterthurerstrasse 190

8057 Zurich

Start of employment

The employment start date is flexible but not later than September 2021