PostDoc in Soil Carbon Biogeochemistry 90-100 (fmd)
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Job Location:
Zürich - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Snow and Landscape Research WSL
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
The research unit Forest & Soil Ecology assesses the impact of climate change and management on forests and their soils. For 20 months the Soil Biogeochemistry group is looking for a
PostDoc in Soil Carbon Biogeochemistry 90-100% (f/m/d)
You will work within the SNSF-funded RootForC project a collaborative project investigating the contribution of roots to soil organic matter in European forests under global change linked to the CLEANFOREST COST Action. The project investigates the transfer of root-derived carbon into soils the residence time of this carbon in soils of global change experiments and along climatic and nitrogen deposition gradients. The research will involve the use of stable isotopes radiocarbon and organic matter properties. These datasets will then be linked to environmental variables in close collaboration with other scientists at WSL and other European institutions.
You hold a PhD degree in environmental sciences soil science microbiology or related disciplines. You should demonstrate strong communication skills self-motivation an aptitude for field research data analysis and commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary research. Good English writing and speaking skills are required.
Please send your complete application to Jeanine Gehrig Human Resources WSL by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr. Frank Hagedorn phone 41 (0)or Dr. Claudia Guidi phone 41 (0)will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. WSL is committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. We actively promote gender equality and foster an open inclusive work environment.
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The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
