PhD Candidate in Geocomputation — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 36 days ago
Role overview
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various fields of study and career.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the University offers an inspiring working environment in top research and education.
Use your talent and skills with us.
- As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various fields of study and career.
- With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the University offers an inspiring working environment in top research and education.
- You are researching the topic of cycling in the city of Zurich
- You are working together with the Public Data Lab and the city of Zurich and joining the research team
- We offer: Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.
Main responsibilities
- You are researching the topic of cycling in the city of Zurich
- You are working together with the Public Data Lab and the city of Zurich and joining the research team
- You are presenting and publishing your results at suitable locations
- You are contributing to the teaching and administration of the Geocomp Administration Research Group
- You are participating in the Graduate Program for Geography and Earth System Science and meet the related requirements:
- You have completed a relevant Master's degree or will complete it shortly
- You are have good knowledge of the gist and can create reproducible processing chains
- You are interested in questions relating to cycling, mobility and cycling culture
What the company offers
- We offer: Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.
Company and context
- You have good organizational and communicative skills You speak and write in English and German
- You place great value on diversity and integration at the workplace Advantages
- Your doctorate is part of the structured graduate program for geography and Earth system sciences
- 70% protected time for your research
- Resolving according to the regulations of the University of Zurich for Doctoral students (to the standard employment level for doctoral students of 80%)
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year plus holidays Regular care and mentoring
- UZH offers attractive working conditions and further training opportunities We offer an inspiring and supportive research environment with many opportunities for collaboration.
- Zurich and its surroundings offer an excellent living environment with a wide range of cultural offerings and easy access to the countryside and mountains.
- Find out more at: https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html.
Additional details
- You have good organizational and communicative skills You speak and write in English and German
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year plus holidays Regular care and mentoring
Notes and original content
- You have good organizational and communicative skills
- You speak and write in English and German
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year plus holidays
- Regular care and mentoring
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universität Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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