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Postdoctorand UE project "DeepHorizon" | |
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Workplace | Zürich, Zurich region, Switzerland |
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The ’Climate and Agriculture’ Research Group explores options for reducing agricultural greenhouse-gas emissions from soils and fertilisers and through carbon sinks. The Group investigates the opportunities and risks posed by climate change for plant production and evaluates options for adaptation. It is also responsible for the Swiss Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The well-being of Europe’s soil is under threat. This is knwon from extensive research conducted on topsoils. However, subsoils remain largely unexplored. DeepHorizon seeks to unveil the present condition of subsoils through collaborative efforts of 20 international project partners. Your task is to characterise the composition of organic matter in bogs of varying land-use intensities. What sets us apart Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER. Additional information The ’Agroecology and Environment’ Research Division investigates the effects of agriculture on the environmental dimensions of climate, air, soil, biodiversity, nutrient cycles and water. Based on the principles of agroecology and using real-world data, we develop solutions for a sustainable agricultural sector. The interconnectedness of the disciplines is essential here for identifying synergies and trade-offs. We offer you a varied job in an interesting work environment as well as thorough training and a modern research infrastructure. Flexible working hours and good employee benefits are additional perks of the job. | |
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Contact and AddressIf this challenge appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your online application (English is not an official Swiss language, please choose German, French or Italian as correspondence language).
For further information, please contact Ms Sonja Marit Paul, project manager, sonjamarit.paulagroscope.admin.ch. Start date: 01.01.2025 or to be agreed. This is a FIXED-TERM job finishing on 31.12.2026. 80% / 8046 Zürich (Expected place of work for the mid-term : 1725 Posieux) Onlinebewerbung unter www.stelle.admin.ch, Ref. Code JRQ$540-12492 | |
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