Postdoctoral Researcher in organi-zational dynamics for climate adaptation in utility services (100%) (m/f/d)
EAWAG Dübendorf, Eidg. Anstalt für Wasser-, Abwasserreinigung & Gewässerschutz
Infos sur l'emploi
Date de publication :06 juin 2025
Taux d'activité :100%
Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
Lieu de travail :Dübendorf
Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.
Postdoctoral Researcher in organi-zational dynamics for climate adaptation in utility services (100%) (m/f/d)
The Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development (Sandec) department has a vacancy for
The postdoc will work in the “Organizations and Climate” group at Eawag under the leader-ship of Dr George Wainaina and co-develop a two-year research project resulting into peer reviewed scientific articles. The preferred starting date is August 2025. The project will focus on investigating the dynamic capabilities needed by water and sanitation service organizations to expand and sustain service provision amidst constraining climate impacts (e.g., droughts, floods, heatwaves etc). Together with the project team, the postdoctoral researcher will build on existing organizational studies literature to develop concepts for analyzing extent of dynamic capabilities and their role in supporting organizations sustain and expand services. The expectation is to establish new and transformative ways in which water and sanitation services can be provided (e.g., CWIS, sanitation levies, decentralized water and resource reuse, blue green infrastructures) and the dynamic capabilities organizations need to implement and manage them. The postdoctoral researcher will employ qualitative expert interviews combined with qualitative methodologies including Qualitative Comparative Analysis, social network analysis and thematic analysis to understand the role of dynamic capabilities in improving services, anticipating threats, and leveraging on opportunities. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and independent postdoctoral re-searcher interested in organizations as key change agents in sustainability transitions.
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
PhD in Sociology, Public Policy and administration, Organizational Studies, or related fields in the social sciences
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required, skills in a second language (German are French) are an asset
Experience with qualitative comparative analysis and/or qualitative expert interviews are a strong plus
Ability and willingness to conduct comparative mixed method research in the water sector with possibility of doing empirical work beyond Switzerland
Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment. Applications must be submitted by 7 July 2025 and should include the following:
1-page cover letter indicating why you are the right candidate for this position, your motivation to apply and the potential impact that you can achieve with this kind of re-search
CV
One writing sample (e.g. a recent published article)
Names and affiliations of three references
For further information, please contact Dr George Wainaina. We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the button below will take you directly to the application form.
Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
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