Dottorando / Dottoranda in processi orogenici alpini — SUPSI / DTI
CHF 51'500 - 88'000
SUPSI / DTI · Mendrisio (TI)
- Location
- Mendrisio
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 29 days ago
SalaryCHF 51'500 - 88'000
Role overview
PhD student / PhD student in Alpine orogenic processes
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) is offering a position of PhD student in Alpine orogenic processes at the Institute of Earth Sciences
of the Environment, Construction and Design Department based in Mendrisio. 100% occupancy rate for 4 years.
- PhD student / PhD student in Alpine orogenic processes
- The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (SUPSI) is offering a position of PhD student in Alpine orogenic processes at the Institute of Earth Sciences
- and activities
- The candidate will have the opportunity to take part in an engaging and stimulating interdisciplinary research project in the field of Alpine geology by integrating terrain and analytical data with three-dimensional geological models. In particular:
- Master universitario in geologia, possibilmente con specializzazione in geologia strutturale o in petrologia metamorfica.
- Ottime conoscenze della geologia regionale alpina, petrologia metamorfica e termodinamica.
Main responsibilities
- and activities
- The candidate will have the opportunity to take part in an engaging and stimulating interdisciplinary research project in the field of Alpine geology by integrating terrain and analytical data with three-dimensional geological models. In particular:
- Through geological cartography, it collects, processes and interprets terrain data in specific areas on the eastern edge of the Lepontine cathedral.
- Describes thin sections of rocks and reconstructs metamorphic processes.
- Performs geochemical analyzes with XRF, Electron Probe Micro-Analyser, LA-ICPMS and possibly with SIMS methods.
- Use software to calculate phase diagrams and thermodynamic data (Perplex), to simulate the diffusion of elements in metamorphic minerals (geospeedometry) and, as needed, to model tectonic structures.
- Collaborates closely with researchers responsible for the thermomechanical modeling of the Alpine mountain range in 3D.
- Collaborates with IST in applied research and geological mapping projects. Requirements
- We are looking for a person with a solid academic background, motivated to work in a research and development context. The following are required:
- University Master's degree in geology, possibly with specialization in structural geology or metamorphic petrology.
Key requirements
- Master universitario in geologia, possibilmente con specializzazione in geologia strutturale o in petrologia metamorfica.
- Ottime conoscenze della geologia regionale alpina, petrologia metamorfica e termodinamica.
- Esperienza di rilevamento geologico e cartografia.
- Capacità di lavorare in maniera autonoma rispettando le scadenze stabilite.
- Capacità di muoversi in ambienti alpini di alta montagna.
- Disponibilità a spostamenti anche prolungati nell’ambito del progetto e flessibilità per il raggiungimento degli obiettivi.
- È richiesta una buona conoscenza della lingua inglese e possibilmente delle lingue nazionali.
Application process
- Application
- Additional information can be requested from Philip Schenker Only applications submitted by 05 July 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 PhD student in Alpine orogenic processes Institute of Earth Sciences Responsibilities and activities
- The candidate will have the opportunity to take part in an engaging and stimulating interdisciplinary research project in the field of Alpine geology by integrating terrain and analytical data with three-dimensional geological models.
- Collaborates with IST in applied research and geological mapping projects.
- We are looking for a person with a solid academic background, motivated to work in a research and development context. The following are required:
- Good knowledge of English and possibly national languages is required.
- SUPSI offers a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment, with opportunities for professional growth and international collaborations.
- 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
- PhD student in Alpine orogenic processes
- Institute of Earth Sciences
- Responsibilities and activities
- In particular:
- Requirements
- We are looking for a person with a solid academic background, motivated to work in a research and development context.
- The following are required:
- SUPSI offers
- Additional information can be requested from
