Summary:
ETH Zurich invites applications for a postdoctoral position to contribute to the “PhenoMix: Multidimensional field phenotyping of crop mixtures” project. The role focuses on investigating agroecologically beneficial cereal-legume mixtures using high throughput field phenotyping (HTFP) technology.
Postdoctoral Position in Phenotyping of Crop Mixtures (PhenoMix Project)
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Agricultural Sciences, Field Crop Phenotyping |
| Location | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in agricultural sciences or related field |
| Contract Duration | Initial 2 years, possible extension based on performance |
| Salary | Provided according to ETH Zurich rules |
Research Area:
The PhenoMix project integrates field phenotyping, plant ecophysiology, data science, and agro-economic assessments to explore optimal combinations of legumes and cereals.
Location:
ETH Zurich, Department of Environmental Systems Science, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in agricultural sciences or a related field.
- Relevant research experience in field crop phenotyping.
- Strong statistical and programming skills (e.g., R or Python).
- Proven research excellence through peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong mentoring skills and a desire for teaching.
- Good oral communication skills in German are beneficial.
Job Description:
- Co-design and coordinate field experiments and HTFP data collection.
- Engage in field work and collect data using various phenotyping devices (e.g., RGB imaging, drones).
- Design and develop a phenotyping robot for data acquisition.
- Utilize modeling approaches to predict optimal cereal-legume combinations.
- Supervise students from BSc to PhD level and assist with lectures/seminars.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at national/international conferences.
- Contribute to international research networks and apply for funding.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the online application portal of ETH Zurich. Required documents include:
- A letter of motivation (max. two pages).
- A complete CV, including a publication list.
- Academic certificates and transcripts.
- Two reference letters or contact information of referees.
Last Date for Apply:
May 15, 2026
For further inquiries regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Achim Walter at achim.walter@usys.ethz.ch.
