Friday, May 9, 2014

Switzerland:

Vacancy - Project Leader for Underground Research : Zurich, Switzerland

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich, Switzerland


ETH Zurich establishes experiments in new and existing underground facilities to study application-oriented and fundamental science problems of deep GeoEnergy reservoirs.

A PhD in geosciences, mining, engineering or a related field is required, as is a proven record of excellence in conducting innovative research using in-situ underground laboratories and/or equivalent industry experience. The ability and willingness to communicate across disciplines and perform collaborative, interdisciplinary research is a key requirement. English and German are working languages at ETH.

The position is financed for an initial period, 2014 to 2016, and longer-term career perspectives may develop if the program is successful. ETH Zurich is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience and performance. The city of Zurich rates as one of the most attractive cities worldwide.

For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Domenico Giardini by email: domenico.giardini@erdw.ethz.ch (no applications) and visit our website www.erdw.ethz.ch.

Applications with a CV, a research statement addressing in-situ experiments, and the names and contacts of three references should be sent online to: ETH Zurich, Ms Maja Bügler, Human Resources, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland. Review of the applications will commence May 31, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.

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