Postdoctoral Position in the Climate Extremes’ Storyline "Heat and Health"

Co-developing a vision for one climate extreme storyline for Switzerland (heat and health), in collaboration with NCCR CLIM+ researchers. Integrating cross-disciplinary research related to the storyline from several work packages, research groups and institutions of NCCR CLIM+, ranging from natural climate models to the analysis of impacts, adaptation and mitigation measures. Conducting interdisciplinary research at the interface between natural and social sciences and publishing results in scientific and applied journals. Initiating and actively promoting cross-cutting activities under the supervision of the storyline Lead PIs and Team of Directors, and involving NCCR CLIM+ members across all levels and stakeholders across different sectors. Interacting and managing contacts with public and private stakeholders involved in the storyline. Regularly exchanging with other storyline postdocs, two storyline coordinators, and the postdoc dedicated to stakeholder engagement at the NCCR CLIM+ Management Center.

The NCCR CLIM+ is a new National Center of Competence in Research that establishes the first fully interdisciplinary, Switzerland-wide climate research community. NCCR CLIM+ aims to tackle pressing issues related to climate extremes such as heatwaves, floods, heavy rainfalls, droughts, wildfires, and further compound events. The research programme will interact with stakeholders ranging from public health to finance, agriculture, and water management to produce actionable solutions related to climate change adaptation and mitigation. To facilitate cross-disciplinary communication and stakeholder engagement, NCCR CLIM+ will develop storylines of plausible futures encompassing the physical and social dimensions of extreme climate outcomes.

• PhD in climate science, environmental science, environmental epidemiology, public health or a related field

• Interest and experience in studying the relation between heat and health, climate extremes and society

• Experience in research coordination, science integration, policy development and/or stakeholder engagement is a plus

• Integrative personality with interest in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary work at the interface of climate science, social science and health

• Knowledge of the landscape of stakeholders in Switzerland related to heat and health

• Ability to speak the language of different scientific disciplines and of stakeholders, and to connect both worlds through engaging and enriching conversations

• Sense of responsibility, quick learner, ability to take initiative, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, team player

• Curious, creative and tolerant to uncertainty as the storyline needs to be defined and further developed over time

• Excellent command of English; knowledge of German and/or French is of strong advantage (written and spoken)

• Willingness to commute to different work places (ETH Zurich, Uni Bern and other places)