PostDoc: Sustainable Management of Agriculturally Used Peatlands
Agroscope
01.06.2025
temporary
31.05.2028
JRQ$540-13495
Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich
This is how you can contribute
- Measuring CH4, CO2 and N2O emissions using micrometeorological methods (eddy covariance)
- Analysing high-resolution measurement data with available and self-written scripts
- Calculating the greenhouse gas balance for drained cropland and paddy rice field in Switzerland
- Quantifying the contributions of various carbon sources to gas fluxes using 13C and 14C isotopes
- Presenting your work at national and international conferences and publishing results in (peer-reviewed) scientific journals
This makes you unique
- Doctorate in Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Soil Science, Agricultural Sciences or a related field
- Experience in gas-measurement techniques, eddy covariance methods and/or isotope analysis an advantage
- Strong interest in agroecological processes and related experimental studies
- Experience in programming, preferably with R
- Enjoy fieldwork and analysing large datasets
- Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English
In a nutshell
The Swiss National Science Foundation-supported project 'RiceClim' ('Mitigating GHG Emissions by Wet Rice Cultivation in Organic Matter-Rich Soils in Temperate Climates') aims to reduce the environmental impacts of the agricultural use of carbon-rich soils whilst maintaining agricultural productivity. The project is conducted in partnership with Agroscope's 'Molecular Ecology' Research Group, as well as with a PhD student.
01.06.2025
temporary
31.05.2028
JRQ$540-13495
Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich
Questions about the position
Sonja Marit Paul Head of Project+41 58 48 49099
Send message
Questions about the position
Sonja Marit PaulHead of Project
+41 58 48 49099
Send messageIn a nutshell
The Swiss National Science Foundation-supported project 'RiceClim' ('Mitigating GHG Emissions by Wet Rice Cultivation in Organic Matter-Rich Soils in Temperate Climates') aims to reduce the environmental impacts of the agricultural use of carbon-rich soils whilst maintaining agricultural productivity. The project is conducted in partnership with Agroscope's 'Molecular Ecology' Research Group, as well as with a PhD student.
Good food, healthy environment
Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.
Our benefits
#F7B4B8Working for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
Working for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
#B8E1D8Embracing diversityThanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
Embracing diversityThanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
#FFF0BBStaying healthy at workWe support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
Staying healthy at workWe support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
Questions about the position
Sonja Marit PaulHead of Project
+41 58 48 49099
Send messageAdditional information
The 'Climate and Agriculture' Research Group explores options for reducing agricultural greenhouse-gas emissions from soils and fertilisers and through carbon sinks. The Group investigates the opportunities and risks posed by climate change for plant production and evaluates options for adaptation. It is also responsible for the Swiss Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Inventory.