Join an international research team working on a cutting-edge project to understand and predict how human activities affect biodiversity worldwide. You will help build the first global, high-resolution projections of human impact, using big data and advanced machine learning. This fully funded four-year position lets you explore big ecological questions and contribute to science that matters for our planet.
Your tasks
- Expand and consolidate a large database of human impacts on biodiversity
- Apply a modelling pipeline to generate global and continuous layers of human impact
- Explore scenarios under different socioeconomic pathways and restoration targets
- Work with modern geospatial machine learning methods to forecast biodiversity change
- Collaborate within the Altermatt lab and with team members at University of Zurich and Eawag
What you bring
- Master’s degree in Ecology, Biodiversity Science, Environmental Science, Quantitative Data Science, or a closely related field
- Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in a programming language
- Good understanding of ecological theory
- Experience with biodiversity data analysis, spatial data, GIS, machine learning, or ecological modelling is highly desirable
- Familiarity with literature synthesis, meta-analysis, open-science workflows, or large-scale data analysis is an advantage
- Fluency in English (speaking and writing)
- Motivation, enthusiasm, and ability to work independently
What we offer
- Fully funded position for four years
- Be part of the PhD program in Ecology at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with international networks
- Flexible workplace, working hours, and job design solutions to support work-life balance
- Inclusive culture that values different experiences and perspectives
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Über uns
Eawag is the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, part of the ETH Domain. As a leading research institute, Eawag is dedicated to aquatic research, education, and consulting, aiming to meet human water needs while protecting aquatic ecosystems. You will join an innovative and diverse team committed to advancing science and making a difference for society and the environment.
Das Team
You will work with the Altermatt lab, a dynamic group at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich, and the Department of Aquatic Ecology at Eawag. The team values open collaboration, mutual support, and scientific ambition, and offers extensive opportunities for professional growth and teamwork.