The WSL has initiated the Research Program “Extremes” (2021-2024) to foster inter- and transdisciplinary research to equip Swiss stakeholders with appropriate decision-making tools and coping strategies addressing future extremes. The objective of the Extremes project MaLeFiX (Machine Learning aided Forecasting of drought related eXtremes) is the combination of probabilistic sub-seasonal drought forecasts with impact models addressing forest fire, glacier water balance, bark beetle development and biodiversity. It is located at the Research Unit Mountain Hydrology and Mass Movements, which develops novel operational hydrological forecast systems.
We are looking for the duration of two years, starting on 1st September or 1st October 2022, aYou have a doctoral degree in natural sciences. You have experience in hydrometeorological and environmental modelling and derived drought indices and an in-depth knowledge of applied data sciences and processing of Big Data.
The ability to work independently, conceptually and precisely as well as flexibility and willingness to perform are among your strengths, as well as good communication skills and cooperation in an international and dynamic research team. You are fluent in English and have according to your career stage an above average publication record.
Please send your complete application to Beatrice Lamprecht, Human Resources WSL, by 30. April 2022at the latest by uploading the requested documents via our website. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr Konrad Bogner, (konrad.bogner@wsl.ch) will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. The WSL strives to increase the proportion of women in its employment, which is why qualified women are particularly called upon to apply for this position.