ETH Zürich

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Sustainable Plant Nutrition

2024-12-31 (Europe/Zurich)
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The Department of Environmental Systems Science (www.usys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position.

The professorship focuses on plant nutrition in relation to sustainable agriculture within the framework of new challenges introduced by global environmental change. The ideal candidates use integrative approaches, such as combining lab, greenhouse and field experiments, plant-soil system modeling, and state-of-the-art tools (e.g., isotopes, phenotyping, genomics) to generate new knowledge and provide solutions to improve nutrient use efficiency for feed and food production across the globe. Candidates are expected to have established an exciting research portfolio, have experience in teaching and mentoring, and be motivated to engage in dialogue with society. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the programs of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch 

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 31 December 2024

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Title
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Sustainable Plant Nutrition
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Location
Rämistrasse 101 Zurich, Switzerland
Published
2024-10-09
Application deadline
2024-12-31 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)
2024-12-31 23:59 (CET)
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