Job opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished Master of Science graduate in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Climate Sciences, Earth Sciences, or Quaternary Sciences, specializing in sedimentary palaeo sciences and/or vegetation ecology.
The selected candidate will engage in labor-intensive microscopic and laboratory analyses, which include:
Additionally, the role involves 2-3 months of fieldwork in Mediterranean environments for core and data collection.
Knowledge of Greek and/or Italian is advantageous. The PhD student will be enrolled in the Graduate School of Climate Sciences, and the PhD will be awarded by the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Bern.
The position is set to commence on January 1, 2026. The salary aligns with the Swiss standards for doctoral students, with a gross yearly salary ranging between 47,000 and 55,000 CHF, depending on the duration of the employment. The maximum duration for this position is four years.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For further inquiries, please reach out to:
Prof. Willy Tinner
Head of Palaeoecological Research Section
Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research & Institute of Plant Sciences
University of Bern
Altenbergrain 21
3013 Bern, Switzerland
For more information, please visit:
Palaeoecological Research Section
Graduate School of Climate Sciences