Postdoc: Riverine Heatwave Risks & Climate Impacts

European Geosciences Union; Davos; Remote; CHF 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos seeks a Postdoctoral researcher to study riverine heatwaves under climate change as part of the RiHeat project. You will evaluate risks to fish populations and energy production, and collaborate with ETH Zurich on climate and hydrology analyses.

Candidates should hold a PhD in hydrology or related fields, have strong programming and statistical skills, and be proficient in English for international dissemination.

Qualifications

• PhD in hydrology, environmental sciences, climate sciences or closely related field.
• Strong programming and statistical analysis skills.
• Good publication record for career stage and research interests.

Responsibilities

• Work on the RiHeat project to assess risks of riverine heatwaves for fish populations and energy production.
• Publish results in scientific journals and present at international conferences.
• Collaborate with ETH Zurich Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science and other partners as needed.

Skills

R

Python

Statistics

Risk assessment

Data science

Education

PhD

Job description

WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos seeks a Postdoctoral researcher to study riverine heatwaves under climate change as part of the RiHeat project. You will evaluate risks to fish populations and energy production, and collaborate with ETH Zurich on climate and hydrology analyses.

Candidates should hold a PhD in hydrology or related fields, have strong programming and statistical skills, and be proficient in English for international dissemination.