Thomas Keller

Agroscope is advertising a Postdoctoral researcher in bioeconomic modelling of soil compaction in Zurich, Switzerland. The role sits within the Soil Quality and Land Use research group and is part of an interdisciplinary collaboration between Agroscope and Syngenta . The project focuses on developing and applying a bioeconomic modelling framework to evaluate strategies for preventing or restoring soil compaction. Research tasks include compiling and synthesizing agronomic and economic data, simulating the effects of soil compaction on crop growth and ecosystem functions, analysing impacts on farm profitability, and conducting cost-benefit analyses of mitigation measures. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in soil science , agricultural economics , environmental science , agricultural systems , sustainability , and land management . The post requires a PhD in soil science, agricultural economics, environmental sciences, or a related area, plus strong quantitative and modelling skills, programming experience, and familiarity with soil physics and agronomy. Applicants should also be comfortable working with uncertain or incomplete data and collaborating across disciplines. The position is a temporary postdoctoral appointment starting on 2026-09-01 and ending on 2028-12-31 . The advertisement does not specify a stipend or tuition support, as this is a salaried research job rather than a scholarship. For questions, the contact person is Thomas Keller (Team leader, Soil structure dynamics) at Agroscope. Apply via the official Agroscope jobs portal using the provided application page. External applicants are directed to the Confederation jobs portal for the formal application process.