PhD position "Forest treeline management in the Swiss Alps" — EPFL

CHF 60'500 - 91'500

EPFL · Sion (VS)

Categoria: Ricerca Contratto: full-time Salario: CHF 60'500 - 91'500

SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500

Mission

We are offering a challenging position as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at EPFL Valais Wallis in Sion.

As a PhD student, you will develop new technology for forest treeline management in the Swiss Alps.

Mission
We are offering a challenging position as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at EPFL Valais Wallis in Sion.
Main duties and responsibilities
Design deep learning-based methodologies for tree line mapping and analyze tree line dynamics in space and time
If you do not yet have your Master’s diploma, please send a certificate issued by your current institution of higher education that confirms your enrolment in a Master’s program).

Main duties and responsibilities
Design deep learning-based methodologies for tree line mapping and analyze tree line dynamics in space and time
Forecast treeline potential evolution using ecological statistical and mechanistic models based on land-use and climate change scenarios
Organize and run co-creation workshops with relevant stakeholders
Develop tools for visualization and forest management Write publications
Attend international conferences, both in ecology and remote sensing
Participate in the educational activities of the ENAC faculty. Profile
You have a master’s degree in environmental science and / or computer science
You have experience with remote sensing, ecological modeling and population ecology
You are proficient in Python coding and deep learning frameworks You are fluent in English

If you do not yet have your Master’s diploma, please send a certificate issued by your current institution of higher education that confirms your enrolment in a Master’s program).

The selection process involves multiple stages, and short-listed candidates will be requested to apply to a specific EPFL Doctoral Programs to qualify for a PhD at EPFL, i.e.
Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL.
To apply, please use the application link on this page. Your application must contain:
A letter of interest explaining your motivation for the project and skills (max. 2 pages) An updated CV

Scans of your diplomas and grades from all academic institutions of higher education (after and not including high-school) listed in your CV.
Copy of your passport or official identity document.
(optional) a sample of your published work (if available), Master’s thesis or semester project. Contract Start Date: 09/01/2026
Activity Rate : 100.00 Contract Type: CDD
Duration: 1 year (candidacy examination)+ up to 5 years Reference: 2222

details of 3 reference persons.
Develop tools for visualization and forest management Write publications
Participate in the educational activities of the ENAC faculty.
You are proficient in Python coding and deep learning frameworks You are fluent in English
You are motivated, curious, and willing to work in a highly dynamic team
An opportunity to develop a scientific career in an exciting area of science A unique opportunity to learn high-end techniques and approaches
A multi-cultural and stimulating scientific environment, in the EPFL-Valais campus in Sion.
To apply, please use the application link on this page. Your application must contain:
A letter of interest explaining your motivation for the project and skills (max. 2 pages)
Contact details of 3 reference persons.

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