PhD position in political economy of climate change adaptation policies — ETH Zürich
NewCHF 49'500 - 75'000
ETH Zürich · Zurich (ZH)
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 5 days ago
SalaryCHF 49'500 - 75'000
Role overview
PhD position in political economy of climate change adaptation policies 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken ETH Zurich’s Energy and Technology Policy Group (EPG) is seeking a PhD candidate to analyze the design of climate change adaptation policies.
This PhD position is part of the National Center of Competence in Research: Climate Extremes and Society – Strengthening Resilience (NCCR CLIM+), which involves multiple investigators from other labs at ETH Zurich as well as other Swiss universities and institutions. Job description
The PhD project will analyze the designs of policies targeting adaptation and resilience to climate change in Switzerland and beyond
- PhD position in political economy of climate change adaptation policies 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken ETH Zurich’s Energy and Technology Policy Group (EPG) is seeking a PhD candidate to analyze the design of climate change adaptation policies.
- This PhD position is part of the National Center of Competence in Research: Climate Extremes and Society – Strengthening Resilience (NCCR CLIM+), which involves multiple investigators from other labs at ETH Zurich as well as other Swiss universities and institutions. Job description
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your online application until 21 June 2026 with the following documents:
- A letter of motivation (please indicate what starting date would be possible for you)
- Your CV with contact information of two references (no reference letters are needed at this point)
- Your university diplomas or transcripts, and a reading sample (e.g., a chapter from your Master thesis) Further information about the Energy and Technology Policy Group can be found on our Website .
- Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof.
- Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal.
Contacts
- Applications via email or postal services will not b
- Tobias Schmidt, [email protected] (no applications).
Additional details
- This PhD position is part of the National Center of Competence in Research: Climate Extremes and Society – Strengthening Resilience (NCCR CLIM+), which involves multiple investigators from other labs at ETH Zurich as well as other Swiss universities and institutions.
- You are highly proficient in English as well as in French and/or German. A good understanding of the Swiss political system is a valuable asset.
- Your working style is team-oriented, and you have strong communication skills. Workplace Workplace We offer
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- Job description
- You are highly proficient in English as well as in French and/or German.
- A good understanding of the Swiss political system is a valuable asset.
- Your working style is team-oriented, and you have strong communication skills.
- Workplace Workplace We offer
