Lead Climate & Agriculture Research Group

Agroscope; Zürich; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Working for Switzerland

Embracing diversity

Staying healthy at work

Zusammenfassung

Agroscope in Switzerland seeks a senior leader to head the 'Climate and Agriculture' Research Group, focusing on climate mitigation and adaptation in agriculture with emphasis on soils as greenhouse gas sources or sinks. You will coordinate research calls within the Agroscope work programme and actively participate in knowledge transfer through committees and national and international events.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in climate sciences or related fields, demonstrates strategic research

Qualifikationen

• PhD in climate sciences, ecology, environmental systems sciences, agricultural sciences or similar disciplines.
• Enthusiasm for strategic research planning and development of research projects.
• >5 years of professional and managerial experience with exceptional leadership and communication skills; team player; creative, goal- and results-driven.

Aufgaben

• Lead of 'Climate and Agriculture' Research Group.
• Research on climate mitigation and adaptation in agriculture, focusing on soils as greenhouse gas sources or sinks.
• Coordinate a research call within the Agroscope work programme.
• Knowledge transfer through Agroscope committees, information events with federal authorities, representing Agroscope at events, mentoring of early career researchers.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Strategic thinking

External funding

Ausbildung

PhD in climate sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Agroscope in Switzerland seeks a senior leader to head the 'Climate and Agriculture' Research Group, focusing on climate mitigation and adaptation in agriculture with emphasis on soils as greenhouse gas sources or sinks. You will coordinate research calls within the Agroscope work programme and actively participate in knowledge transfer through committees and national and international events.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in climate sciences or related fields, demonstrates strategic research