PhD student in Climate science (100%)
Key information
- Publication date:03 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Sion
Job summary
Join the CALISE project to enhance resilience against severe weather. Collaborate in a dynamic work environment with international experts.
Tasks
- Analyze historical and current meteorological data on storms.
- Conduct experimental work at the lightning measurement station.
- Engage with an international team in fieldwork and travel opportunities.
Skills
- Strong IT, communication, and soft skills required.
- Experience in data analysis and research methodologies.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an academic setting.
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Project description
The 4-year Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) CALISE project aims at enhancing societal resilience to severe weather events by investigating the link between atmospheric electrical activity and severe storms across three distinct latitudes. You will be expected to analyse historical and present meteorological data and to conduct experimental work at the lightning measurement station installed at the Säntis tower in Appenzell, Switzerland. You will be affiliated with the Graduate School of Climate Sciences of the University of Bern, Faculty of Science, under the joint supervision of Prof. Dr. Olivia Romppainen-Martius and Prof. Dr. Davide Pavanello
Your profile
Background
IT skills
Communication skills
Soft skills
What we offer
Top-level academic experience, international team, education, field work, travel.
Employment : 100%
Place of work : Sion
Starting date : 1st January 2026 at latest
Contract duration : 4 years
For further information or informal inquiries please contact Prof. Davide Pavanello at davide.pavanello(α)hevs.ch.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas and certificates) by 30 September 2025 by clicking on the Apply button. Only online applications will be considered.
