Postdoc on agroecology and soil health in European Living labs

vor 3 Wochen


Stäfa, Schweiz Agroscope Vollzeit

Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.

Postdoc on Agroecology and Soil Health in European Living Labs

Location: 8046 Zürich | Workload: 80%

This is how you can contribute
  1. Investigating soil health and ecosystem functions across European living labs.
  2. Testing participatory tools for soil health assessments together with farmers, assessing how these tools reflect changes in soil health and how this relates to ecosystem functioning.
  3. Assessing the multi-dimensional performance of agroecological systems using the Faoutool TAPE.
  4. Interacting with farmers and jointly developing best practices.
  5. Piloting a circular resource recycling strategy together with farmers, retailers, and consumers to recycle food and other organic waste to support crop production and soil health.
  6. Project management and participating in international consortium meetings.
This makes you unique
  1. PhD in soil science, agronomy, ecology, botany, microbial ecology, or related fields.
  2. Experience in analyzing soils' chemical, physical, or biological properties.
  3. Experience in interacting with farmers, composting, microbial community analyses, or assessing the multi-dimensional (environmental, social, economic) performance of agroecological systems is an advantage.
  4. Good statistical skills, ideally using R.
  5. Well-structured and organized working style, good communication skills.
  6. Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and English.

We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good. Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.

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