PhD in Debris-Flow Dynamics & Hazard Monitoring

Master in Integrated Building Systems ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zürich's Engineering Geology Group seeks a creative and motivated doctoral candidate to study debris flows through field monitoring, sensor data, and risk management. The position starts January 2027, is fully funded for four years, and involves installing systems at five study sites, analyzing point cloud and camera data, and developing new approaches to understand debris flow dynamics.

Applicants hold an MSc in relevant geoscience fields and have interest in point cloud analysis and

Qualifikationen

• Msc. in Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with or interest in point cloud analysis is considered an asset.
• Strong interest in debris flow mechanisms; landslide hazard and risk assessment.

Aufgaben

• Derive velocity and flow depth estimates from point cloud and camera data.
• Develop understanding of debris flow motion and perform hypothesis-driven analysis.
• Perform field work to install and operate the systems and understand sediment transfer at five study sites.
• Combine knowledge to develop new ways to understand and manage debris flows.

Kenntnisse

Point cloud analysis

Team collaboration

English communication

Ausbildung

MSc in Engineering Geology

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zürich's Engineering Geology Group seeks a creative and motivated doctoral candidate to study debris flows through field monitoring, sensor data, and risk management. The position starts January 2027, is fully funded for four years, and involves installing systems at five study sites, analyzing point cloud and camera data, and developing new approaches to understand debris flow dynamics.

Applicants hold an MSc in relevant geoscience fields and have interest in point cloud analysis and