Doctoral Student in Evapotranspiration Partitioning: ETH Zurich is offering a fully funded PhD position as part of the IsoFlux project, focused on isotope-enabled flux partitioning of evapotranspiration in Swiss forest and grassland ecosystems. This project aims to enhance understanding of greenhouse gas exchanges and water-energy fluxes in relation to climate change.
Doctoral Student in Isotope-Enabled Evapotranspiration Partitioning
Designation
Doctoral Student in Isotope-Enabled Evapotranspiration Partitioning
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Ecohydrology, Atmospheric Sciences |
| Location | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in related fields, with experience in fieldwork, statistical skills, and programming (R or Python) |
| Salary | Funded for four years according to ETH Zurich rules |
Description
The position will involve:
- Deployment of a mobile in-situ isotope measurement system at Swiss FluxNet sites
- Measurement and data evaluation of eddy-covariance ET fluxes
- Soil and plant sampling, and water extraction for source identification
- Assessment of ET partitioning methods using stable water isotopes
- Statistical analyses including machine learning approaches
Ideal candidates should possess good English proficiency, a valid driver’s license, and excellent writing skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the online application portal:
- Letter of motivation
- CV
- Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates with complete transcripts
- Contact information of two referees
Last Date to Apply
Online applications will be accepted until February 1, 2026. Interviews for candidates will commence by mid-February 2026, with the earliest start date being April 1, 2026.
For more information, refer to the project details or contact Dr. Marius Floriancic (floriancic@ifu.baug.ethz.ch) and Prof. Dr. Nina Buchmann (nina.buchmann@usys.ethz.ch) for any inquiries related to the application process.
