Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Davos Dorf
8 hours ago
Scientist in Rockfall Engineering 80-100% (f/m/d)
- Publication date:06 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Davos Dorf
About the job
The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and thus of the ETH Domain. WSL focuses on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. WSL employs approximately 600 people, of whom 180 work at SLF in Davos.
Scientist in Rockfall Engineering 80-100% (f/m/d)
The Research Unit Alpine Environments and Natural Hazards and the “Climate Change, Extremes and Natural Hazards in Alpine Regions Research Centre CERC”, at SLF in Davos are offering a new tenure track position for a
As a Rockfall Engineering Scientist, you will advance the understanding of rockfall processes, including contact mechanics, energy dissipation, fragmentation, and interactions with different forest types and technical mitigation measures. Your research will strengthen hazard assessment and risk mitigation by enhancing rockfall protection strategies and optimizing natural hazard management in the context of global change.
You will develop innovative research projects, secure third-party funding, and lead studies both independently and in collaboration with implementation partners and researchers within and beyond WSL. Your role will also involve supervising students, publishing in scientific and applied journals, presenting at leading conferences, and contributing to the practical application of your findings. Through these efforts, you will play a key role in shaping the future of rockfall research on both national and international level.
You have a strong background in Engineering, Geophysics, Geosciences, or a related field and hold a PhD in one of these disciplines—or possess substantial research experience. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams and excel at collaborating with practitioners. Practical experience in site investigations, field instrumentation, rockfall protection design, or industry partnerships is highly desirable.
Please send your complete application to Clemens Güdel, Human Resources SLF, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Prof. Dr. Johan Gaume, Tel. +41 (0)81 417 03 82 & E-Mail schreiben, as well Dr. Nadine Salzmann, phone +41 (0)81 417 08 22, 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.
