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University: Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) / ETH Zurich Country: Switzerland Deadline: Not specified Fields: Hydrology, Environmental Sciences, Climate Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Data Science The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, affiliated with the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and the ETH Domain, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in hydrological modelling and climate impact assessments of extreme events. The successful candidate will join the Hydrology and Climate Impacts in Mountain Regions group, working primarily on the “Rhône floods in a changing climate (RhoClim)” project, funded by the Swiss Canton of Valais, as well as a project of their own choosing related to hydrological extremes in mountain regions. Key Responsibilities Include – Setting up and running a hydrological model for the Rhône river – Quantifying future changes in flood hazard and associated uncertainties – Investigating the hydro-meteorological drivers of changes in hydrological extremes – Conducting and publishing research in scientific journals and presenting findings at international conferences – Collaborating with researchers at the Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, ETH Zurich Requirements – PhD degree in hydrology, environmental sciences, climate sciences, or a closely related field – Strong programming skills (e.g., R or Python) – Experience in statistics, hydrological modeling, and data science – A strong publication record relative to career stage – Research interests in climate change and hydrology – Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of a national language is an asset – Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment, particularly in mountain regions Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit a complete application, including a cover letter, CV, certificate and transcript of highest degree earned, and an example of scientific writing in English, via the WSL/SLF application portal: https://apply.refline.ch/273855/1743/pub/1/index.html. Applications submitted by email will not be considered. For further information, please contact Manuela Brunner at +41 81 417 03 42 or manuela.brunner@slf.ch. WSL is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality, and fosters an open, inclusive work environment. Get the latest openings in your field and preferred country—straight to your email inbox. Sign up now for 14 days free: https://phdfinder.com/register Show more Show less
