Postdoc in Plant Ecophysiology in Agroecosystems in Zürich

The Grassland Sciences group at ETH Zurich is a vibrant and international working group at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and highly motivated postdoc with a passion for science to join our team. Our research focuses on process- and system-understanding of agroecosystems (grasslands and croplands), in particular on their response to management and climate.

Your main tasks will include research on plant ecophysiology in grasslands and croplands, related to our long-term eddy covariance sites within the , but also to short-term project sites in Switzerland (e.g., in urban environment). You will assist in teaching at Bachelor´s and Master´s levels (in German or English) and co-supervise doctoral students. You will actively present results at conferences and publish in international journals.

The position is envisaged for two years. Salary and social benefits are provided according to ETH Zurich rules. The starting date is preferentially 1 September 2023.

• You must hold a PhD degree with a strong proven research background in agricultural sciences, plant ecophysiology in agroecosystems or forests, or functional biodiversity research.
• Relevant research experience in the field (experiments or observations) or under controlled conditions as well as with state-of-the-art instrumentation are mandatory.
• Experiences with modelling or stable isotope applications are welcome.
• Experiences in teaching, student supervision as well as project management are a big advantage.
• Expanding the group's research strategy with own research ideas is appreciated. For existing , please visit our web page.
• Excellent English and German language skills as well as a driving license are required.

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