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Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Employer
ETH
Location
Zurich, Canton of Zürich (CH)
Salary
Undisclosed
Closing date
Sep 13, 2019

Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

of Physics of Soils and Terrestrial Ecosystems

→ The Department of Environmental Systems Science (www.usys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position focusing on (1) physical processes controlling water, energy, and/or mass fluxes in the subsurface and (2) their implications for biogeochemical processes, organisms and/or ecosystems. Candidates are expected to pursue a system-oriented research program linking physical and biological processes across a range of scales. A focus on forest systems and forested landscapes is particularly welcome.

→ The successful candidate is expected to have a strong background in soil physics, physical hydrology, geophysics, or related fields, to have an international track record in research (commensurate with the career stage), and to be a motivated and effective teacher. Teaching duties will include introductory and advanced- level courses in soil physics and environmental physics. In general, at ETH Zurich under-graduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in English.

→ The level of the appointment will depend on the candidate’s career track and qualifications.  Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to other top international universities.

→ Please apply online:  www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch

→ Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, and a description of the three most important achievements. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 15 September 2019. ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We specifically encourage women to apply.

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