Postdoctor in Integrative Agroecology: Agroscope, the Swiss federal center of excellence for research in agriculture and food, is seeking a Postdoctorand to join the ‘Integrative Agroecology’ Research Group based in Zürich. This position involves research on designing agricultural systems for efficiency, particularly in low-and-middle-income countries, as part of the agri-environmental monitoring program.
Designation: Postdoctorand
Research Area: Integrative Agroecology
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Environmental Systems Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or related field
- Broad understanding of agricultural systems, particularly in East Africa
- Proficiency in programming, particularly in R or similar language
- Fluent in English and German (French is a bonus)
- Willingness to travel to Kenya and Uganda
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Job Description:
- Conduct data surveys, especially interviews, on farms in Kenya and Uganda
- Prepare and analyze data for calculating project indicators and FAO data
- Programming activities in R for indicator calculation
- Collaborate with project partners and NGOs
- Draft scientific articles and blog posts, assist in research funding acquisition
How to Apply:
- Submit your online application choosing German, French, or Italian as the correspondence language
- Contact Mr. Jérôme Schneuwly at jerome.schneuwly@agroscope.admin.ch for further information
- Start date: 1st October 2024, with a fixed-term contract until 30th April 2027
- Reference number: JRQ$540-11676
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable agricultural solutions while working in a stimulating research environment with flexible hours and employee benefits. Apply now to be part of a team driving innovative agroecological research at Agroscope.
