Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
2 days ago
PostDoc in Soil Carbon Biogeochemistry 90-100% (f/m/d)
- 12 March 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Birmensdorf
Job summary
Join the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL! Engage in vital environmental research while enjoying a collaborative work environment.
Tasks
- Conduct research on soil carbon biogeochemistry in forests.
- Investigate root contributions to soil organic matter dynamics.
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects using advanced techniques.
Skills
- PhD in environmental sciences, soil science, or related fields.
- Strong communication and self-motivation skills required.
- Aptitude for field research and data analysis needed.
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About the job
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
PostDoc in Soil Carbon Biogeochemistry 90-100% (f/m/d)
The research unit Forest & Soil Ecology assesses the impact of climate change and management on forests and their soils. For 20 months, the Soil Biogeochemistry group is looking for a
You will work within the SNSF-funded RootForC project, a collaborative project investigating the contribution of roots to soil organic matter in European forests under global change, linked to the CLEANFOREST COST Action. The project investigates the transfer of root-derived carbon into soils, the residence time of this carbon in soils of global change experiments and along climatic and nitrogen deposition gradients. The research will involve the use of stable isotopes, radiocarbon, and organic matter properties. These datasets will then be linked to environmental variables, in close collaboration with other scientists at WSL and other European institutions.
You hold a PhD degree in environmental sciences, soil science, microbiology or related disciplines. You should demonstrate strong communication skills, self-motivation, an aptitude for field research, data analysis, and commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research. Good English writing and speaking skills are required.
Please send your complete application to Jeanine Gehrig, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr. Frank Hagedorn, phone +41 (0)44 739 24 63 or Dr. Claudia Guidi, phone +41 (0)44 739 25 01, will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. WSL is committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. We actively promote gender equality and foster an open, inclusive work environment.
