Postdoc in Plant Ecophysiology: Climate Stress & Leaf Browning

Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft WSL; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 110.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Plant Ecology Research Laboratory (PERL) at EPFL, Lausanne, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to explore physiological mechanisms behind leaf browning under climate stress. The two-year position begins May 1, 2027, and will involve experiments likely in climate chambers at EPFL in Lausanne, with mentorship and potential co-instruction of ENAC courses.

Required: PhD in plant ecophysiology or related field, strong experimental plant research experience, and proficiency in English.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in plant ecophysiology or related field; experimental plant research experience preferred.
• Good English writing and speaking skills; knowledge of a Swiss national language is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct experiments to investigate leaf browning under climate stress.
• Collaborate with PERL group; mentor students and contribute to teaching as co-instructor of ENAC courses.

Kenntnisse

Gas exchange measurements

Chlorophyll fluorescence

Plant water relations

Thermal imaging

Spectroscopy

Ausbildung

PhD in plant ecophysiology/plant physiology/forest ecology or related field

Tools

Gas exchange equipment

Jobbeschreibung

The Plant Ecology Research Laboratory (PERL) at EPFL, Lausanne, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to explore physiological mechanisms behind leaf browning under climate stress. The two-year position begins May 1, 2027, and will involve experiments likely in climate chambers at EPFL in Lausanne, with mentorship and potential co-instruction of ENAC courses.

Required: PhD in plant ecophysiology or related field, strong experimental plant research experience, and proficiency in English.