PhD student in forest ecology

• Investigate synergies and potential conflicts between biodiversity promotion and the protective effects of forests against natural hazards in Switzerland as part of a PhD project within NRP 82 (www.nfp82.ch/en) programme
• Develop a research strategy and plan and carry out field surveys of forest structures and biodiversity
• Use modern methods to record biodiversity, in particular metabarcoding and bioacoustics
• Link, analyse and model biodiversity data with forest structures and conservation effects
• Publish research results in scientific journals

• Master's degree in ecology, natural sciences, forest sciences, biology, or related disciplines
• Experience in planning, organising and carrying out fieldwork in difficult terrain
• Good knowledge of statistics, R applications and GIS
• English editorial skills
• Native German or French speaker with good knowledge of the other language, and very good English proficiency

• An almost unbelievably large variety of themes and topics and a great mix of research and teaching.
• Plenty of contact with eager young people from all over the world who are set on achieving things.
• Work place in prime location with excellent access.
• A motley crew of friendly folk from all walks of life awaits you, all with different biographies, views and experiences.

Danielle BachmannHR ConsultantP +41 31 848 36 37

At HAFL, a department of BFH, we're all about connecting humans, nature and technology towards sustainable development. As a ground-breaking, pioneering think tank, we are engaged in the creation and teaching of knowledge for the world of today and of tomorrow – bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, resilient and always solidly grounded at the same time.