The Hydrology and Climate group at the Department of Geography of the University of Zurich (UZH) invites applications for two PhD positions.
The appointees will conduct research in the international and interdisciplinary 'SSF Fast and invisible: Conquering Subsurface Stormflow through an Interdisciplinary Multi-site Approach' Research Unit.
One of the PhD positions at the University of Zurich will focus on the spatial and temporal variation in shallow groundwater levels across the study catchments, how these variations depend on soil and landscape characteristics, and how these data can be used in the calibration of hydrological models.
The other PhD position at the University of Zurich will focus on the interception of SSF by roads and tile drains and how this is then quickly routed to the streams. These new measurements of SSF interception will be compared with the responses at the trenches and model simulations.
To learn more about the SSF Research Unit, visit the website. To find out more about the research undertaken at the Hydrology and Climate group, visit our webpage. general information about teaching and research in the Department of Geography is available here.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Ilja van Meerveld.
To apply, please upload the following documents in English with the button "Apply now" below:
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A motivation letter, explaining why you are applying for a PhD position, which of the two positions you are most interested in, and how you fulfil the criteria listed above
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Your CV
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The contact details for three referees
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The transcripts of your academic degrees (bachelor, master, or equivalent)
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A sample of your writing in English that provides insight into your previous academic work (e.g., your MSc thesis)
The initial deadline for applications is May 12th, 2026. Review of applications will commence thereafter and will continue until both positions are filled.
UZH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented in academic positions.
