Postdoctoral Position in Climate Impacts on Hydrological Extreme Events at ETH Zurich/SLF Davos ETH Zurich in Switzerland

The Hydrology and Climate Impacts in Mountain Regions group at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF and ETH Zurich is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to study climate impacts on hydrological extreme events. The research focuses on phenomena such as droughts, wildfires, and floods, and their effects on water quality, ecosystems, and energy production in mountain regions. The group is recognized for its expertise in water resources, extreme value analyses, hydrological modeling, and climate impact assessments.

The successful candidate will develop data-driven and/or process-based models to assess climate impacts on extreme events, their drivers, and related risks. The position involves publishing results in scientific journals and presenting at international conferences. Collaboration opportunities exist with the Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science at ETH Zurich. The work location is Davos, Switzerland, offering a beautiful mountain environment and an interdisciplinary, international working atmosphere.

Applicants must have a PhD in hydrology, environmental sciences, climate sciences, or a closely related field. Required skills include programming (R or Python), statistics, machine learning, and data science. A strong publication record and research interests in climate impacts in mountain regions are expected. Excellent English communication skills and motivation to work in a diverse team are essential.

The position is fully funded for two years at 80-100% employment. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, degree certificate and transcript, a scientific writing sample in English, and contact details for 2-3 references. Applications must be submitted via the online portal; email applications are not accepted. Screening begins mid-December and continues until the position is filled. For questions, contact Assistant Professor Manuela Brunner at ETH Zurich.

Keywords: hydrology, climate impacts, extreme events, droughts, wildfires, floods, water quality, ecosystems, energy production, mountain regions, environmental science, data science, machine learning.