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

The Hydrology and Climate Impacts in Mountain Regions group at ETH Zurich and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF is seeking a creative and curious 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 internationally recognized for 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, drivers, and related risks. The position offers opportunities to publish in scientific journals and present at international conferences, with close collaboration possible with the Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science at ETH Zurich. The work location is Davos, Switzerland, providing a beautiful mountain environment and access to interdisciplinary and international research networks.

Applicants must hold a PhD in hydrology, environmental sciences, climate sciences, or a closely related field, and demonstrate strong skills in programming (R or Python), statistics, machine learning, and data science. A solid publication record and research interests in climate impacts in mountain regions are required. Excellent English communication skills and motivation to work in a collaborative, international setting are essential.

The position is a two-year, fully funded postdoctoral contract at 80-100% employment, with salary according to Swiss standards. Application screening begins mid-December and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, degree certificate and transcript, an example of scientific writing in English, and contact details for two to three references via the WSL/SLF application webpage. For questions, contact Assistant Professor Manuela Brunner at [email protected].

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