Assistant with Master's degree in Geomorphology and Natural Hazards — SUPSI / DTI
CHF 51'500 - 88'000
SUPSI / DTI · Mendrisio (TI)
- Location
- Mendrisio
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 14 days ago
SalaryCHF 51'500 - 88'000
Role overview
Assistant with Master in Geomorphology and natural hazards
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) is offering a position of at the Institute of Earth Sciences
of the Environment, Construction and Design Department based in Mendrisio. 100% occupancy rate.
- Assistant with Master in Geomorphology and natural hazards
- The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) is offering a position of at the Institute of Earth Sciences
- and activities
- The candidate will have the opportunity to take part in the research, mandate and service activities of the Climate Change and Territory Competence Center (CCCT), a reference point at the southern Alpine level in the field of applied geomorphology, where he will have the opportunity to develop and perfect the following skills:
- Laurea magistrale in geoscienze o ambiti affini
- Conoscenze in geomorfologia/geologia applicata, con particolare accezione all’ambiente alpino
Main responsibilities
- and activities
- The candidate will have the opportunity to take part in the research, mandate and service activities of the Climate Change and Territory Competence Center (CCCT), a reference point at the southern Alpine level in the field of applied geomorphology, where he will have the opportunity to develop and perfect the following skills:
- Cartography, monitoring and modeling of slope movements in an Alpine environment
- Evaluation of natural hazards and risks of geomorphological origin
- Remote sensing monitoring, in particular through the autonomous acquisition of images from a drone and the processing and analysis of aerial and satellite images (especially satellite radar interferometry) Requirements
- We are looking for a person with a solid academic background, motivated to work in an applied research and development context. The following are required:
- Master's degree in geosciences or related fields
- Knowledge in applied geomorphology/geology, with particular emphasis on the Alpine environment
- Experience in field monitoring and remote sensing data acquisition
- Knowledge and experience with Territorial Information Systems (GIS)
Key requirements
- Laurea magistrale in geoscienze o ambiti affini
- Conoscenze in geomorfologia/geologia applicata, con particolare accezione all’ambiente alpino
- Esperienza di acquisizione di dati di monitoraggio sul campo e da telerilevamento
- Conoscenza ed esperienza con i Sistemi Informativi Territoriali (GIS)
- Esperienza con i principali software di elaborazione dati di telerilevamento (aerei e satellitari)
- Capacità di muoversi in terreni impervi e di alta montagna
- Attitudine al lavoro di gruppo, con forte orientamento alla collaborazione
Application process
- Application
- Additional information can be requested from Cristian Scapozza Only applications submitted by June 30, 2026
- via the dedicated application form.
- Incomplete applications, sent to other addresses or after the established deadline, will not be considered.
- When applying online, you are required to send: Letter of presentation/motivation
- Curriculum vitae with list of publications (if any) and link to the Master's thesis
- Certificates of exams taken with grades in the Bachelor and Master courses
- Any additional documentation (criminal record, copy of an identity document) may be requested later. Our commitment
Additional details
- The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) is offering a position of Institute of Earth Sciences Responsibilities and activities
- Remote sensing monitoring, in particular through the autonomous acquisition of images from a drone and the processing and analysis of aerial and satellite images (especially satellite radar interferometry)
- We are looking for a person with a solid academic background, motivated to work in an applied research and development context. The following are required:
- Mastery of the Italian language, a second national language and English
- SUPSI offers a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment, strongly rooted in the territory and with opportunities for professional growth and international collaborations.
- Close collaboration with national and international academic institutes Possibility of professional development
- Additional information can be requested from Only applications submitted by
- When applying online, you are required to send: Letter of presentation/motivation
- Any additional documentation (criminal record, copy of an identity document) may be requested later.
Notes and original content
- The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) is offering a position of
- Institute of Earth Sciences
- Responsibilities and activities
- Requirements
- We are looking for a person with a solid academic background, motivated to work in an applied research and development context.
- The following are required:
- SUPSI offers
- In particular:
- Close collaboration with national and international academic institutes
- Possibility of professional development
