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PhD position in Scale In-Situ Experiments Glacier Ice Rheology and Thermodynamics funded
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Zürich, 8081, Zurich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
University of Zurich
Contract
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Zürich
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
Your responsibilities
- Active contribution to the design, development and implementation of the field experiments.
- Analysis of datasets from field experiments.
- Application and adaptation of numerical models of ice flow and crystal texture evolution.
- Active participation in the field work on a glacier, including week-long field camps.
- Collaboration with PhDs and Postdocs of related projects.
- Writing of high-quality publications.
Your profile
- Fascinated by large-scale dynamic processes in the mountains.
- MSc in glaciology, structural geology, applied geophysics, (computational) mechanics or (computational) geosciences.
- Background in solid/fluid/continuum mechanics
- Experience with numerical modeling (e.g. finite elements, finite differences, particle models).
- Good programming knowledge with e.g. Python, Matlab, Julia, C++ or similar languages.
- Mountaineering skills such as glacier travel, backcountry skiing and expedition camping.
- Team player with the ability to work independently, and with excellent communication capabilities as she/he will collaborate with PhDs and postdocs of related projects.
- Excellent written and spoken English and strong scientific writing skills.
- Teamwork, scientific communication and organizational skills.
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