Postdoctoral Researcher

vor 2 Wochen


Lausanne, Schweiz EPFL Vollzeit

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

**Postdoctoral researcher**:
**Your mission**:
LAND is a new EPFL laboratory that focusses on research issues relating to the coordination and moderation of different spatial demands on landscapes in terms of sustainable development. In addressing various questions of landscape change and future development, we pursue a holistic understanding of landscape as an interplay of natural and anthropogenic factors. Our work is characterised by inter
- and transdisciplinary approaches and working at different scales and planning levels.
The future Postdoc/Senior Researcher will support us in developing innovative approaches for liveable, sustainable and climate resilient landscapes and cities by integrating social science and socio-economic aspects into landscape planning and the planning and design of green spaces.

**Main duties and responsibilities include**:

- Conducting original research in the field of landscape development with a focus on social and socio-economic aspects and urban areas
- Research in collaboration with the research team, the ENAC faculty, and potential stakeholder partners
- Contribute to broad lab activities (including supervision of PhD and MSC-students)
- Teaching in the areas of participatory methods/processes and the integration of social science aspects into urban and spatial development

**Your profile**:

- An excellent PhD degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Human Geography or Landscape Planning/Development
- Experience in and high commitment to inter
- and transdisciplinary research
- High level of performance based on independent conceptual and scientific work
- Excellent communication and moderation skills, including visualisation, creativity, organisational skills and openness as well as intercultural competence
- Experience in writing proposals and teaching
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, knowledge of German and French is an advantage

**We offer**:

- Excellent working conditions: an innovative and competitive atmosphere, modern equipped working areas, and an environment that promotes access to the world's best scientists
- Full financial support including conference visits

**Start date**:
As of now or by agreement

**Term of employment**:
Fixed-term (CDD)

**Work rate**:
80-100%

**Duration**:
1 year contract (renewable)

**Contact**:
Interested applicants should supply a single pdf containing: Motivation letter, CV, research statement (max. 2 pages), two references.

**Reference**:
Job Nb 3189



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