Professor of Earth Surface Dynamics

6 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ETH Zürich

Research Field

Astronomy » Cosmology
Environmental science » Earth science
Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

41

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Earth Sciences (www.erdw.ethz.ch ) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.

The successful candidate is expected to create and oversee an innovative research programme directed at topics closely related to process geomorphology, planetary-scale feedbacks in critical zone science, and/or tectonic-climate interactions. The future professor will combine an array of approaches, including field measurements, laboratory analytical approaches, remote sensing technology and numerical simulations at scales ranging from the laboratory to the large field scale. The facilities for cosmogenic isotope analysis at the ETH Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics provide an outstanding resource which the successful candidate may choose to employ.

A strong analytical background is expected. She or he is a leading scientist with a proven record of innovative research. The new professor and her/his research group will be expected to contribute to introductory and advanced courses in geomorphology and sedimentology, including associated field excursions. The Swiss Alps and foreland provide outstanding venues for field teaching and student projects. In general, at ETH Zurich undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in English.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch  

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 31 May 2024. 

Requirements

Research Field

Astronomy

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Research Field

Environmental science

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ETH Zürich

Country

Switzerland

City

Zurich

Postal Code

8006

Street

Rämistrasse 101

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/eth-zurich/2024/professor-of-earth-surface-dyn…

Contact

City

Zurich

Website

https://ethz.ch/en.html

Postal Code

8006

STATUS: EXPIRED