Doctoral Researcher in Sustainability Assessment for Evaluating Future Global Food Systems — ETH Zürich
CHF 73'500 - 111'500
ETH Zürich · Zurich (ZH)
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 48 days ago
SalaryCHF 73'500 - 111'500
Role overview
Doctoral Researcher in Sustainability Assessment for Evaluating Future Global Food Systems 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The ETH Sustainable Food Processing Group uses a combination of innovative sustainability assessment and emerging food system approaches to target fundamental challenges in food science and society, such as the protein transition and food security.
By integrating future projections, it will identify improvement potentials in key value chains across diverse geographical contexts.
The work will adopt an interdisciplinary approach through close collaboration with other research groups.
- Doctoral Researcher in Sustainability Assessment for Evaluating Future Global Food Systems 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The ETH Sustainable Food Processing Group uses a combination of innovative sustainability assessment and emerging food system approaches to target fundamental challenges in food science and society, such as the protein transition and food security.
- By integrating future projections, it will identify improvement potentials in key value chains across diverse geographical contexts.
Application process
- The project aims to further develop and apply sustainability assessment methods to support transformations in future global food systems.
- We look forward to receiving your online application (English, PDF format), including:
- Motivation letter (max. 1 page) outlining your qualifications and motivation for this project
- Research proposal (max. 3 pages) on "Future Global Food Systems Sustainability", addressing current challenges, key literature, and approaches to sustainability in novel food value chains
- CV with list of scientific outputs (e.g., theses, papers)
Contacts
- Copies of BSc and MSc theses (any language)*
- Transcript listing exams with ECTS cedits and grades
- 1 recommendation letter *If you haven’t completed y
Additional details
- details of 2 referees Copies of BSc and MSc diplomas*
- Profile The successful candidate must hold a: Master's degree in Sustainability Sciences Environmental Engineering Data/Computer Sciences
- Interest in advancing sustainability science in future food systems and mentoring BSc/MSc students Candidates with experience or strong interest in innovative food technologies and novel protein/micronutrient sources, such as single-cell proteins (incl. microalgae), and plant-based ingredients, will be considered a strong advantage. Workplace Workplace We offer We offer: Contact details of 2 referees Copies of BSc and MSc diplomas*
Notes and original content
- Profile The successful candidate must hold a:
- Master's degree in Sustainability Sciences
- Environmental Engineering
- Data/Computer Sciences
- Interest in advancing sustainability science in future food systems and mentoring BSc/MSc students Candidates with experience or strong interest in innovative food technologies and novel protein/micronutrient sources, such as single-cell proteins (incl. microalgae), and plant-based ingredients, will be considered a strong advantage.
- Workplace Workplace We offer We offer:
- Contact details of 2 referees
- Copies of BSc and MSc diplomas*
