PhD in Agricultural Ecology — Confederazione Svizzera
CHF 49'500 - 75'000
Confederazione Svizzera · 1260 Nyon (VD)
- Location
- Nyon
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 9 days ago
SalaryCHF 49'500 - 75'000
Role overview
Field sampling, laboratory analysis and data evaluation in the context of a six-year field trial
Assessment of biodiversity and functional composition of weeds using a data set from a six-year crop rotation
Study of the composition and functioning of the soil microbiome depending on soil cultivation and the reduced use of herbicides
- Field sampling, laboratory analysis and data evaluation in the context of a six-year field trial
- Assessment of biodiversity and functional composition of weeds using a data set from a six-year crop rotation
Application process
- Recording of the amount and quality of organic carbon in the soil after six years of reduced soil cultivation and herbicide application
- Dissemination of results in scientific publications, technical reports and in the context of conferences
- Master’s degree in environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, biology or a related discipline
- Strong interest in agroecology, sustainable agriculture, soil science and plant ecology
- Experience in agroecology and laboratory beneficial
- Ability to work independently and for multidisciplinary cooperation in an international research team
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Knowledge of two official languages and English
