Postdoctoral researcher: Microwave Remote Sensing for Water Systems Research

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Aufgaben: Conduct research in the field of microwave remote sensing of water systems • Collaboration in interdisciplinary research projects • Publication and outreach of scientific results • Teaching and supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students • Contribute to fund raising activities

Anforderungen: You have a PhD degree in remote sensing, physics, geography, environmental science, or a related field. • You see this position as an opportunity to pursue your own professional goals and continue your professional development. • You have substantial experience in working with satellite-based microwave remote sensing (e.g., SAR, GNSS transmissivity and reflectometry, active or passive microwave, altimetry). • You are interested in working with in situ- and drone-based approaches. • You can connect signals with processes and applications. • You understand the added value of working with multi-sensor approaches to serve water-related applications. • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and (preferably) knowledge of German. • You enjoy working with others and contributing your ideas to the team.

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Stellenantritt: November/December 2026 or upon agreement

Pensum: Full-time, Half-time possible

Arbeitsort: Winterthurerstrasse 190, Zürich, Switzerland