PhD position in Hydrology

You will contribute to the organization and realization of the SSF Research Unit. You will collect field data in three catchments in Germany, analyze the data and present and publish the project results at appropriate academic venues. You will collaborate with members of the SSF Research Unit and the Hydrology and Climate group. You will contribute to teaching and services in the Hydrology and Climate group at UZH.

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education.

• You have a Diploma or MSc degree in hydrology, earth sciences, environmental sciences or in a closely related field.

• You enjoy fieldwork, including working outside in wet and cold conditions.

• You enjoy working in a large research group and having a common goal, next to completing your own research. You are good at collaborating in a team, and you value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• You enjoy solving scientific puzzles, problem solving and data analysis.

• You have good data management and analysis skills. Knowledge of R or Python is a benefit.

• You have good time management skills and are self-motivated.

• You have good oral and written communication skills in English. You speak German or are willing to learn some basic German.