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Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
8903 Birmensdorf
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The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and thus of the ETH Domain. WSL focuses on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. WSL employs approximately 600 people, of whom 140 work at SLF in Davos.
Research Unit Leader (80-100%)

For the new “Climate Change, Extremes, and Natural Hazards in Alpine Regions Research Center – CERC”, which is established as part of the SLF in Davos, we are seeking as of 1 July 2021 a
Duty
You will have the unique opportunity to establish and shape an interdisciplinary research unit at the SLF as part of the new research center. The research center is jointly funded by the Canton of Grisons and the WSL, with support by ETH Zurich (see https://cerc.slf.ch). As an internationally recognized researcher in at least one of the re-search areas of the new unit, you will lead the research unit with about 40 employees together with the group leaders. The coordination and promotion of research for your unit as well as the management of your own projects are part of your multifaceted and challenging responsibilities. You are committed to knowledge transfer and implementation of scientific results in practice. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for acquiring third-party funding for research projects and for liaising with authorities and organizations at national and international level. You will work closely with the head of the research center to jointly achieve the goals.
Requirement

At the last years, you have pursued your scientific career with dedication, you have sev-eral years of experience in independent research, and you have an extensive track rec-ord in one or more of the following research areas: (1) permafrost; (2) remote sensing, early detection and warning; (3) alpine mass movements; or (4) mountain ecosystems. You are experienced in leading research groups and/or in managing interdisciplinary research projects. You are an integrative personality with good negotiation skills and are proficient in at least one of the national languages of Switzerland as well as in written and spoken English.


Please send your complete application to Jasmine Zollinger, Human Resources WSL/SLF, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr. Christoph Hegg, WSL Acting Director, Tel. +41 (0)44 739 24 44, and Prof. Dr. Jürg Schweizer, Leader SLF Davos, Tel. +41 (0)81 417 01 64, will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. The WSL strives to increase the proportion of women in its employment, which is why qualified women are particularly called upon to apply for this position.
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