Professorship for Evolutionary Anthropology and Primatology

The successful candidate must be an established researcher in their field of evolutionary anthropology and primatology with a proven track record in terms of research output, acquisition of third-party funding, and teaching and mentoring. The future professor is expected to strengthen the scientific impact and societal role of the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology (IEA). The professorship will be substantially integrated into the three existing biology curricula within the Faculty of Science at the University of Zurich. It is expected to regularly offer core and elective courses-ranging from foundational lectures to advanced seminars and intensive block courses-covering key topics in comparative evolutionary anthropology, primatology, and the biological and cultural evolution of gender relations. Emphasis will be placed on methodologically rigorous and interdisciplinary teaching formats, particularly in behavioral research, reproductive and evolutionary biology, and the socioecology of power. The position will also contribute to programs in other faculties, especially in religious and gender studies, with the potential to co-develop cross-faculty teaching modules on gender, power, and evolution.

The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education.

• Established researcher in evolutionary anthropology and primatology

• Proven track record in research output and acquisition of third-party funding

• Experience in teaching and mentoring

• Ability to conduct excellent research considering Open Science principles

• Promotion of excellent junior researchers

• Capacity to shape a future-oriented University with innovative research-based teaching

• Expected to acquire external research funding

• Part-time options available

• Equal-opportunities employer, encouraging applications from qualified female researchers and underrepresented groups

• Consideration of care-time interruptions during evaluation of applicants of all genders