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Postdoc risks of riverine heatwaves
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Davos, Grisons, Switzerland
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
European Geosciences Union (EGU)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
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Science
Research Scientist, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Science, Data Scientist -
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position
Postdoc on the risks of riverine heatwaves (f/m/d)
EmployerWSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
LocationDavos Dorf, Switzerland
SectorAcademic
Relevant divisions- Climate:
Past, Present & Future (CL) - Hydrological Sciences (HS)
Full time
LevelExperienced
Salary89000 - 95000 € / Year
Required educationPhD
Final date to receive applications4 November 2026
Posted14 October 2026
Job DescriptionThe group Hydrology and Climate Impacts in Mountain Regions at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos and the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich predicts hydro-climatic extreme events in mountain regions and quantifies their future changes. The group has strong expertise in water resources, extreme value analyses, statistical modelling, and climate impact assessments and is looking, from spring 2027 for two years, for a Postdoc on the risks of riverine heatwaves (f/m/d).
Responsibilities- Work in the project Riverine heatwaves under climate change (RiHeat) , which is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
- Assess the risks of riverine heatwaves for (a) fish populations and (b) energy production in the Central Alps under current and future climate conditions.
- Publish results in scientific journals and present them at international conferences.
- Work location will be at SLF in Davos with the possibility to collaborate closely with people at the Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science at ETH Zurich.
- Hold a PhD degree in hydrology, environmental sciences, climate sciences, or a closely related field.
- Strong skills in programming (e.g. R or Python), statistics, risk assessments, and data science.
- A good publication record with respect to your career stage and research interests in climate change and hydrology.
- Very good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Motivated to work in an interdisciplinary and international working environment and enjoyable working in a beautiful and varied mountain environment.
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