Group Leader „Snow Physics“ 80-100% (f/m/d)
Davos
Key information
- Publication date:07 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Davos
Job summary
Join the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, part of WSL. This role offers a dynamic work environment and great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead high-level research in snow physics and its applications.
- Acquire funding and coordinate group projects effectively.
- Manage SLF's cold laboratories and related instruments.
Skills
- Proven track record in snow science and project leadership required.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in snow physics.
- Excellent leadership and collaboration skills essential.
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Group Leader „Snow Physics“ 80-100% (f/m/d)
The Research Unit «Snow and Atmosphere» investigates snow and its interactions with the hydro- und atmosphere across different scales, with the aim to improve our understanding of the role of snow in the climate system. We are looking for a
The group «Snow Physics,» with its long tradition of world-leading research on the physical properties of snow and ice,is looking for new leadership.Your role will be high-level research and scientific leadership, funding acquisition, and coordination of the group’s projects and activities. You will also be responsible for SLF’s cold laboratories and the instruments therein.
You have an excellent track record in snow science, specifically snow physics, a proven record of successful funding acquisition, and experience leading national or international science projects. Besides your enthusiasm for combining theoretical concepts and modelling with field and laboratory measurements of snow and firn, you are an innovative thinker with a broad international collaboration network and a dedicated and supportive leader. You have a clear vision of how to advance the field of snow physics and promote its practical application across a range of relevant sectors.
Please send your complete application including your research vision (max 1 page), full publication list and the summary of your three most significant achievements (max. 1 page) to Clemens Güdel, Human Resources SLF, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered.Ruzica Dadic (E-Mail schreiben, +41 (0)81 4170 365) is happy to answer any questions or offer further information. WSL is committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. We actively promote equality and foster an open, inclusive work environment.
