The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is a part of the ETH domain. Approximately 500 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
The Forest Resources and Management research unit records and analyses changes in the landscape and in the forest and seeks aGroup Leader “Sustainable Forestry for Ecosystem Services” (tenure track)You will be responsible for research in forest management solutions for ecosystem services, sustainable forest operations and forest economy in a changing environment with a group of 10 researchers. Further, you will develop models and IT tools for science and outreach, engage in research of biomass and energy. You will be working with ETH and other technical Universities, implementing research results in teaching and publications, and leading the acquisition of projects in the national/international landscape.You have a University degree at the PhD level in forestry or related fields, with a specialization in technical-economic applications. You publish your results in international scientific journals and national implementation-oriented media. You have broad forestry expertise and are familiar with the management of European forests, in particular mountain forests. You are experienced in leading teams and coordinating projects. You are creative and conceptually thinking, communicative, team-work oriented, socially competent and well networked in forest science and forestry. You have a good command of written and spoken German and English, and possibly another Swiss national language.
Please send your complete application to Stefania Pe, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Marco Ferretti, Tel. +41 (0)44 739 22 51, will be pleased to answer your questions. 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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