PhD Decision Support for Agricultural Water Management

Agroscope; Zürich; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Agroscope in Switzerland is seeking researchers to advance model-based decision-support tools for diverse users. You will work on agrohydrological modeling at regional and field scales and help translate complex results into actionable insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project partners and stakeholders, rigorous publication of project content, and contributing to a public-good mission within the Swiss research landscape.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography, or related field.
• Experience with crop growth models, soil water balance models, and hydrological models.
• Proficiency in scripting languages Python and R.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Independent, goal-oriented, and solution-focused work approach.
• Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English.

Aufgaben

• Development of model-based decision-support tools for different target groups.
• Agrohydrological modeling at both regional and field scale.
• Effective communication and publication of project content and results to different target audiences.
• Co-creation and communication with project partners and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Python

R

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Swiss languages + English

Ausbildung

MSc in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography, or related field

Tools

Crop growth models

Soil water balance models

Hydrological models

Jobbeschreibung

This is how you can contribute

• Development of model-based decision-support tools for different target groups
• Agrohydrological modeling at both regional and field scale
• Effective communication and publication of project content and results to different target audiences
• Co-creation and communication with project partners and stakeholders

This makes you unique

• Master's degree (MSc) in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography, or a related field
• Experience with crop growth models, soil water balance models, hydrological models
• Excellent proficiency in scripting languages (Python, R)
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Independent, goal-oriented, and solution-focused approach to work
• Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English

Our benefits

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
• Embracing diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
• Staying healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Questions about applying

Raphaël Brandt

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Good food, healthy environment

Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.