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Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL · ETH Zurich (inscription doctorale), WSL Birmensdorf (lieu de travail)

PhD position in Soil Biogeochemistry at ETH Zurich

Deadline
Not published, to be verified
Level
Doctorate
Country
Switzerland
Language
English

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This is a salaried PhD position in Switzerland, with doctoral enrollment at ETH Zurich and the position based at WSL in Birmensdorf. It is aimed at candidates in environmental science, soil science, microbiology, or related disciplines, with a good level of English. Applications must be submitted online on the WSL page by uploading the requested documents.

Verified on 30 October 2026

This PhD position in Switzerland is open to holders of a master's degree in environmental science, microbiology, or related fields. The candidate will be enrolled at ETH Zurich and based at WSL in Birmensdorf. The call is currently open with no published deadline. Deadline not published, to be verified.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Required degree

    “The successful candidate holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Microbiology or related disciplines.”

  • Candidature via page web uniquement

    “Please send your complete application to Stefania Pe, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered.”

Assets

  • Compétences linguistiques

    “Good English skills (writing and speaking) are expected, knowledge of a Swiss national language is a plus.”

  • Aptitude au travail de terrain

    “Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, self-motivation, an aptitude for field research incl. good physical condition for moving safely over rough terrain, and a commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research.”

Watch points

  • Inscription doctorale à ETH Zurich

    “The candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at ETH Zurich.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is "uploading": the application goes through the WSL page, not by email, and a submission outside the platform will not count. The ETH Zurich and WSL Birmensdorf dual setup means the file must be coherent both for the PhD status and for the field research setting. Since no deadline is published, the right move is to prepare a complete file and keep checking the official page before submitting. If you are targeting this position, show above all how your profile holds together on English, fieldwork, and collaborative work.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Not published, to be verifiedOpen

Date limite non publiée, à vérifier sur l'offre officielle.

Salary and benefits

  • Frais de participationLe/la candidat(e) sera inscrit(e) comme doctorant(e) à ETH Zurich
  • Lieu de travailPoste basé au Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL à Birmensdorf

Countries covered

Applicants with a master's degree in environmental science, soil science, microbiology, or related disciplines may apply, with no nationality restriction indicated. Written and spoken English is expected, knowledge of a Swiss national language is only an asset, and comfort with fieldwork can weigh in the final selection.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Identity document or passport
  • Degrees, transcripts and academic records
  • CV or academic and professional background
  • Motivation statement, project or written responses

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