WSL – Scientist in Treeline Dynamics and Ecosystem Functions in Mountain Regions

vacature-index; Davos; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland invites applications for a tenure-track Scientist in Treeline Dynamics and Ecosystem Functions in Mountain Regions (80-100%). The role focuses on treeline dynamics and alpine ecosystem responses to climate change, with field work, data analysis, and modeling.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the CERC within SLF, contribute to project design, publish results, and supervise graduate students.

Job description

WSL – Scientist in Treeline Dynamics and Ecosystem Functions in Mountain Regions

The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and thus of the ETH Domain. WSL focuses on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. WSL employs approximately 600 people, of whom 180 work at SLF in Davos. For the Climate Change, Extremes and Natural Hazards in Alpine Regions Research Centre CERC, which is established as part of the SLF in Davos, we are offering a new tenure track position starting up on agreement for a: Scientist in Treeline Dynamics and Ecosystem Functions in Mountain Regions 80-100% (f/m/d)

We are a responsible employer to our staff, offering them progressive employment and working conditions.

We actively facilitate reconciliation of work, career and family with a range of measures, including flexible working time and employment models. Live-long learning, both on and off the job, ist an imporant factor of ours, and we actively promotes a continuing process of educatin and career development of employees from all areas of work in the WSL.

WSL is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to establish working conditions suitable for people with diverse backgrounds and characteristics.

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