We invite applications for a PhD position on
Data-driven and hybrid hydrological modeling co-supervised by Manuela Brunner (ETH Zurich, WSL) and Olivia Martius (University of Bern). The position will be hosted at the Institute for
Atmospheric and Climate Science at ETH Zurich and will be part of the
NCCR CLIM+ programme which is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
Project background The NCCR CLIM+ supports Switzerland in the transformation towards a climate-resilient society. Together with stakeholders, the interdisciplinary NCCR CLIM+ research community tackles unexplored solution spaces to the climate crisis and develops a blueprint for actionable climate research worldwide. NCCR CLIM+ broadly communicates and shares knowledge, and trains a new generation of experts with the necessary domain and transdisciplinary knowledge.
Job description Within this PhD project, you will:
- Develop new data-driven and/or hybrid hydrological models for Switzerland
- Use these models to depict hydrological storylines under climate change and assess local risks related to the impacts of climate change on the water cycle
- Publish your results in scientific journals and present them at national and international conferences
Profile - A MSc degree in hydrology, statistics, data science, applied mathematics or a closely related field
- Extensive experience with setting up, fine tuning, and running data-driven or hybrid hydrological models
- Strong programming skills (ideally in Python and/or R)
- Experience in working with large datasets, ideally hydrological, meteorological or climate observations/simulations.
- Very good oral and written communication skills in English
- Command of one of the national languages is an asset
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary and international working environment and a collaborative mindset
We offer - You will join that Hydrology & Climate Impacts in Mountain Regions research group that studies water and climate extremes in mountain regions under global change
- We are an engaged, open-minded, and innovative research group trying to make a difference by doing research relevant for society and decision makers
- You will be part of the NCCR CLIM+ programme and benefit from its extensive exchange and training in inter- and transdisciplinary research
- The NCCR CLIM+ strives to implement equal opportunity at hiring. At NCCR CLIM+ we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better research
- Alternative work location: WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research in Davos
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