Open Positions
Doctoral student in ecosystem COS exchange
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated doctoral student with a passion for science to join our team. The doctoral project is embedded in the Above- and below-canopy COS fluxes to constrain and partition forest CO2 and ET fluxes (ABACOS) project and will focus on COS flux measurements and how they can be used in CO2 flux partitioning. Tasks will include measurements of eddy-covariance above- and below-canopy COS, CO2, and ET fluxes at the Lägeren site, chamber measurements of branch and soil COS, CO2, and H2O fluxes, leaf-scale measurements, and statistical analyses. Eligible candidates must have a completed Master’s degree in atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences, forest sciences, ecology, or a closely related science field. Experience in micrometeorology, biogeochemistry, and/or plant ecophysiology as well as good statistical skills, experience with fieldwork, and programming experience are required.
Find the full job description and link to apply here.
Postdoc on Integrating Flux Data and Remote Sensing to Quantify Environmental Footprints of Agroecosystems
As of 1 August 2025, we are looking for a reliable and highly motivated postdoc with a passion for science to join our team. The postdoc will work in the Environmental Footprints and Reductions of Climate Impacts in Switzerland (PERSIST) project. The aim is to develop an innovative approach to quantify spatio-temporal patterns and trends of environmental footprints and to assess management practices to reduce climate impacts of agriculture in Switzerland. To do so, the postdoc will merge data on crop and grassland conditions and performance indicators from remote sensing with meteorological and flux data streams to quantify trends, extract management practices from remote sensing data and scale up observations from discrete sites to spatially explicit area-wide estimates, analyze data from the entire Swiss agricultural landscape as well as collaborating with stakeholders. Eligible applicants must hold a PhD or doctoral degree with a strong proven research background in agricultural sciences, micrometeorology, greenhouse gas exchange, or remote sensing. Relevant research experience based on observations, modelling, or statistical analyses and excellent command of large data analyses as well as very good English language skills are required.
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Techniker/in für Wald- und Umweltforschung
Wir suchen ab August 2025 Verstärkung für unserer Tech-Team. Die Stelle ist eingebunden in die beiden Forschungsprojekte ABACOS und EYE-CLIMA, in denen wir den Treibhausgas-Austausch zwischen Ökosystemen und Atmosphäre untersuchen. Die Aufgaben umfassen Aufbau und Wartung neuer Messanlagen für Carbonylsulfid-Flüsse (Kammer- und Eddy-Kovarianz-Messungen), Reparatur, Kalibrierung und Dokumentation von Messanlagen für die Erfassung von Umweltdaten an unseren Messstandorten in der Schweiz. Geeignete Bewerber/innen bringen eine abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung im Bereich Elektronik/Mechanik mit (z.B. Automatiker/in, Elektroinstallateur/in, Elektroniker/in, Physiklaborant/in). Versierter Umgang mit Computern (Linux) und Interfaces und gute Englischkenntnisse werden vorausgesetzt. Eine Weiterbildung als Techniker/in HF, FH oder entsprechende Berufserfahrung sowie Erfahrung mit Umweltmessgeräten und Interesse an wissenschaftlichen Fragestellungen sind von Vorteil.
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Are you a Bachelor or Master student and want to work with us in the framework of a mandatory internship or exchange of your university? Please contact us and tell us what your interests and skills are. Such interships must range at least three months. Starting dates just before/during Swiss holiday and vacation times are discouraged.
Do you know about external page IAESTE exchange visits? Each year, we offer one possibility for an exchange visit, they range betweeen three (minimum) and six months. Check our Guests page for past exchange students.
Please note that we do not offer remote internships.