PhD student in Antarctic Sea Ice Processes 80-100% (f/m/d)
Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Davos
Key information
- Publication date:14 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Davos
Job summary
Join the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, a key research arm of the Swiss Federal Institute focused on environmental sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant research environment with diverse benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct fieldwork to study snow and sea ice in Antarctica.
- Utilize process-driven models and reanalysis data for research.
- Bridge local measurements with large-scale atmospheric dynamics.
Skills
- Master’s degree in environmental science with a strong atmosphere dynamics background.
- Strong interest in cryosphere studies and snow physics.
- Enthusiasm for large-scale atmospheric dynamics.
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PhD student in Antarctic Sea Ice Processes 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
This PhD project will be focused on quantifying the drivers and physical properties of snow and sea ice in the Ross sea, Antarctica, using a combination of field work, process-driven models and reanalysis data. The aim of this PhD is to bridge the scales between local-scale measurements and large-scale atmospheric drivers. The PhD is embedded in a larger international project, which investigates the role of Antarctic sea ice dynamics on climate and marine ecosystems.
You have a master’s degree in environmental science with a strong background in atmosphere dynamics. You are interested in the cryosphere and are enthusiastic about combining snow- and sea ice physics with large-scale atmosphere dynamics and you would like to move to Davos.
If this is you, please send your application to Clemens Güdel, Human Resources SLF, 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. WSL is committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. We actively promote equality and foster an open, inclusive work environment.
