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Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.
Scientific Project Manager 80%-100%
The Sandec Department (Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development) at Eawag is currently looking to fill the position for a new project on Solid Waste Management and Waste Segregation in Low- and Middle-Income Settings
Duty
We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work on diverse collaborative research projects on solid waste management, together with our partners in low- and middle-income countries. Two main themes are currently in the focus of our research:
a) Waste segregation: this first step to foster recycling and a circular economy still requires a better understanding of barriers and opportunities based on research evidence, to propose suitable measures for interventions by practitioners;
b) Developing and validating assessment and evaluation methodologies as a step in solid waste management planning under an integrated framework.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and conduct applied research to develop knowledge and evidence on behavioural factors influencing households and non-households to segregate waste at the point of generation.
• Develop a toolbox for solid waste assessment and technology alternatives evaluations.
• Contribute to the development and validation of an integrated planning approach which besides solid waste also includes water, sanitation, energy and food sectors
• Develop and pursue new collaborations with research and implementation partners
• Communicate with stakeholders and project collaborators
• Develop proposals for externally funded research
• Manage budget, operational and financial reports
Requirements
• A graduate degree (MSc) in environmental sciences or engineering, or related field
• Experience in low- and middle-income countries
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable
This position is targeted towards a junior staff member.
Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience and ways of thinking. We promote cultural and gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment.
Earliest starting date is 1 July 2022. Interviews start from time of posting.
Applications must be submitted by latest 30 April 2022 and should include an application letter describing your interests and their relevance to this position as well as a CV.
For further information, please contact Christian Zurbrügg or Adeline Mertenat.
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