a Scientist (80 - 100%) who will participate in the creation of a new digital ecosystem in Dübendorf

to democratize the exchange of knowledge on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and thus help to identify the more efficient pathways to tackle climate change. This work will be done in the framework of the Innosuisse Flagship project "WISER" that proposes a systemic innovation for Switzerland in view of a more efficient environmental accounting.

The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Your tasks

The open position will give you the opportunity to participate in the development of GHG assessment tools for cities, manufacturing sites and data centers. You will be defining the scopes and models for GHG assessment in different sub-projects of WISER, and create digital solutions to carry out respective GHG assessments while connecting these digital solutions to the WISER digital ecosystem. The position will provide the possibility to work on a wide range of topics to expand your skills in the field.

Your profile

• Master degree in environmental/natural sciences or engineering
• Experience in one of the following areas: ICT components, manufacturing, energy or data centers
• Preferably first experiences in any of the following areas: life cycle assessment methods and/or material flow analysis, computer programming (mainly python language), ICT solutions and the digital community
• Experience in scientific writing and publishing
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral)
• Basic skills in German and/or French

The initial contract is for 2 years, with the option of extending the contract for another 2 years.