Summary
The National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR CLIM+) is launching a new, Switzerland-wide interdisciplinary climate research community to tackle climate extremes like droughts, heatwaves, and floods. We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow “Climate and Agriculture” to bridge the gap between natural and social sciences, co-develop exploratory storylines for Switzerland’s future climate resilience, and engage directly with public and private stakeholders.
Postdoctoral Position in Climate and Agriculture, University of Bern, Switzerland
Key Position Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow “Climate and Agriculture” |
| Employment Rate | 80% – 100% |
| Contract Duration | 3.5 Years |
| Start Date | November 1, 2026 |
| Affiliation & Host | Affiliated with Prof. Karin Ingold (Uni Bern); Hosted at Agroscope in Zurich |
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Research Area
- Climate Extremes’ Storylines: Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research at the interface of agricultural science, climate science, and social science, focusing on the impacts of compound climate events on agricultural systems and society.
Location
- Bern / Zürich, Switzerland (Requires a willingness to commute between Uni Bern, ETH Zurich, Agroscope, and other project locations).
Eligibility & Qualification
- Education: PhD in agricultural science, environmental science, or a closely related field.
- Knowledge: Broad understanding of the impacts of droughts, heat, floods, and compound events on agricultural systems and society at large.
- Experience: Prior experience in research coordination, science integration, and/or stakeholder engagement is highly valued (a plus).
- Skills:
- Integrative, creative, and comfortable working in exploratory, interdisciplinary settings.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and team-playing abilities.
- Excellent written and spoken command of English, German, and/or French.
Job Description
As the Postdoctoral Fellow for the “Climate and Agriculture” storyline, your main responsibilities will include:
- Storyline Co-development: Collaborating with NCCR CLIM+ researchers to co-develop a comprehensive climate and agriculture vision for Switzerland.
- Science Integration: Integrating cross-disciplinary research spanning natural climate models, impact assessments, and adaptation/mitigation strategies across various work packages and institutions.
- Research & Publication: Conducting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and publishing findings in both scientific and applied journals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Actively initiating cross-cutting activities and managing interactions with public and private stakeholders, as well as exchanging ideas regularly with the broader storyline postdoc cohort.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file named Surname_Name_Storyline Climate and Agriculture to info.climplus@unibe.ch.
Your application package must include:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A Letter of Motivation (explicitly stating most important experience with storylines, and noting if you are applying to more than one postdoctoral position within the NCCR CLIM+ storylines).
- Names and contact details of 2 references.
- A copy of your PhD Diploma.
Questions about the role? Contact Lucas Oesch atlucas.oesch@unibe.ch.
For more context on the research center, visit the officialNCCR CLIM+ Website.
Last Date to Apply
- Application Review Begins: Mid-July 2026
- Interview Dates: Foreseen for August 25, 2026 (Candidates are encouraged to submit their documents promptly before the mid-July review window starts).
