UAS Academic Associate (doctoral student) in Soil Science and Hydrogeology

UAS Academic Associate (doctoral student) in Soil Science and Hydrogeology

Mission and Scope of Activities

• Carry out a doctoral thesis project, in collaboration with the University of Neuchâtel and the EPFL, in the domain of soil science (pedology) with a particular focus on the role of urban soils in the hydric and thermal regulation of soil
• Study the influence of urban soils and their properties (such as soil structure) on water and heat regulation; carry out field research, experiments and digital simulations; define directives for practitioners at the municipal level involved in the creation or management of urban soils
• Teaching duties at the bachelor level along with supervision of Master’s thesis projects (around 20%)

Your profile

• Master’s degree in environmental science and/or hydrogeology with a specialization in soil science (soil physics), or an equivalent degree
• Field experience (instrumentation and analysis of water transfer in soil), laboratory experience (soil physics), and an interest in modeling
• High-level mastery of technical and statistical tools
• Interest in interdisciplinary research
• A valid driving license is indispensable.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and oral) and working knowledge of French

Fixed-term employment contract: 4 years

Interested? Send in your complete application (cover letter; curriculum vitae; grade reports; diplomas, certificates, or attestation if still studying; 3 references) by clicking on the Apply («Postuler») button below.