Post-doc/researcher Position Urban Green Planning and Urban Ecology

vor 1 Woche

Lausanne, Schweiz emploi.epfl.ch Vollzeit

**Mission**
- We are offering an 80-100% post-doc/senior researcher position on Urban Green Planning and Urban Ecology at the Laboratory for Landscape Development (LAND), ENAC, at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- LAND is an 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. Currently there is a focus on the ecological contributions to the necessary transformation of our cities.

The future postdoc/researcher will support us in developing innovative approaches to liveable, sustainable and climate-resilient cities through green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, developing novel approaches to the planning and design of green spaces and green infrastructure, including participatory approaches, and integrating these into spatial planning.

**Main duties and responsibilities**
- Conducting original research in the field of landscape development with a focus on ecological aspects and on urban areas
- Research in collaboration with the research team, the ENAC faculty, and potential stakeholder partners
- Teaching in the fields of urban ecology and landscape/green planning
- Contribute to broad lab activities and academic services

**Profile**
- Experience and sound knowledge in at least one of the following fields: urban ecology and related disciplines, landscape and green space planning and design, qualitative or quantitative system modelling, interdisciplinary approaches in landscape development
- Interest in and 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
- Commitment to teaching and interacting with students
- 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

**Informations**
- Contract Start Date : As of now or by June 1st.
- Activity Rate Min : 80.00
- Activity Rate Max : 100.00
- Contract Type: PhD Student
- Duration: 1 year, renewable
- Reference: 1418
- Contact
Interested applicants should supply a single pdf containing: Motivation letter, CV, reference letters from previous employers, research statement (max. 2 pages), at least two references (with contact data)
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