Master’s Opportunities in Environmental Sustainability in Switzerland

Master Positions in environmental sustainability in switzerland

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Universities with open master's positions in environmental sustainability in Switzerland include Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Eawag and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

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Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in chironomid biodiversity across Swiss lakes. The project is linked to the Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES) , an initiative focused on building a stronger scientific basis for monitoring biodiversity in Swiss lakes and connecting research with conservation and management needs. The student will work with chironomids collected during the plann...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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5 days ago

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Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in freshwater ecology , evolutionary dynamics , biodiversity , and ecosystem functioning focused on subarctic lakes in Greenland. The project is hosted by the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc) and contributes to a newly funded Swiss National Science Foundation project on eco-evolutionary community assembly in subarctic lake ecosystems. The research context is especially exc...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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5 days ago

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Eawag

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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in freshwater biodiversity , community ecology , macroinvertebrates , and lake ecology within the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc), in collaboration with the Aquatic Ecology department. The thesis contributes to the Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES), a project focused on improving the assessment of Swiss lake biodiversity and s...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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5 days ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Switzerland

EPFL is offering Master Excellence Fellowships for outstanding students beginning a Master’s degree at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland . The fellowship is designed for students with strong academic records and notable extracurricular achievements, including sporting, artistic, civic, entrepreneurial, or research-related activities. It is open both to students who earned their Bachelor’s degree at EPFL and to those who completed prior studies at another institution. Fu...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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1 month ago

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University of Basel

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Master’s student opportunity in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Basel . The project focuses on endocrine disruptors in the placenta as part of a PhD project, with an emphasis on environmental health and laboratory-based research. This is a good fit for students interested in toxicology, reproductive biology, and related biomedical/environmental science topics. The position is described as an unpaid Master’s thesis opportunity, but it offers valuable lab experience and the chance to...

Environmental Science
Biology
Toxicology
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1 month ago

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University of Basel

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Master's thesis opportunity in Toxicology at the University of Basel , within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Molecular and Systems Toxicology (MolSysTox) Group / SCAHT - Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology . The project focuses on investigating substances that interfere with the function of placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11β-HSD2) , with an emphasis on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as bisphenols. The work is strongly experimental and incl...

Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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1 month ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL is offering Master Excellence Fellowships in Switzerland for outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . The fellowship is described as fully funded and provides CHF 10,000 per semester plus student housing assistance . It is open to all nationalities and supports study for up to 4 semesters . Relevant fields mentioned in the post include engineering , computer science , AI , data science , biotech , robotics , physics , architect...

Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
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3 months ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Switzerland

EPFL is offering the Master Excellence Fellowships for students beginning a Master's degree at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. The fellowship is aimed at outstanding candidates with a strong academic record and notable extracurricular achievements in areas such as research, entrepreneurship, leadership, sports, arts, or community service. It supports a wide range of EPFL Master's programs across engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, ph...

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Aya Kachi

University of Basel

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The International Political Economy and Energy Policy group (Prof. Aya Kachi) and the Financial Management group (Prof. Pascal Gantenbein) at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Basel, are offering a joint PhD position focused on empirical research into emissions, policy, and financial dynamics within the buildings and construction sector. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in sustainability transitions in the built environment, with a strong emphasis on macro-l...

Environmental Science
Finance
Political Science
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6 months ago

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ETH Zurich

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ETH Zurich is advertising a doctoral position on cognitive and moral heuristics in lay people’s reactions to climate change adaptation . The project sits at the intersection of psychology , environmental science , social sciences , and climate change adaptation , with a focus on how mental shortcuts shape risk perception, moral considerations, private adaptation behavior, and public support for technologies and regulations. The doctoral thesis aims to generate insights into how cognitive heurist...

Environmental Science
Sociology
Psychology
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1 month ago

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University of Basel

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PhD opportunity at the University of Basel in Psychology of Sustainability and Behavior Change . The position is based in the newly established research group Sustainability and Behavior Change within the Faculty of Psychology. The project focuses on understanding how environments and behavior change interventions can be designed to systematically promote pro-environmental behaviors . The PhD candidate will contribute by experimentally examining human behaviors of environmental relevance using b...

Environmental Science
Behavioral Science
Psychology
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Living costs in Switzerland

Estimated costs in Switzerland.

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Switzerland

Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

CHF132

$150/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

CHF845

$960/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

CHF845

$960/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

CHF9.5k

$10,800/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

Prof. of Architecture & Structural Design

EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Solid Mechanics

Structural Engineering

Sustainable Materials

Sustainable Construction

Modular Design

Associate professor

Université de Genève

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Climate Science

Network Engineering

Extremism Studies

Covid-19

Climate Change

Prof. Dr.

Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Environmental Economics

Environmental Sustainability

Decarbonization

Manufacturing Sustainability

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ETH Zürich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Environmental Sustainability

Petrochemical Engineering

Life Cycle Assessment

Decarbonization

Sustainable Materials

Professor

ETH Zürich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Economics

Life Cycle Assessment

Carbon Accounting

Recycling Engineering

Senior researcher and lecturer

University of Basel

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Global Governance

Environmental Sustainability

Sustainable Development

Multilevel Governance

Environmental Governance

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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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