The Center for Climate Systems Modeling (C2SM) at ETH Zurich and the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss together with further academic partners jointly develop climate scenarios for Switzerland.
Project background The latest generation of Swiss climate scenarios “Climate CH2025” was published in late 2025. Scientific, technical, and quasi-operational extensions, together with ongoing maintenance, are currently being implemented as follow-up activities and will ultimately form the basis for the next generation of climate scenarios. Particular focus of this position will likely be on technical support in the distribution, maintenance and development of climate scenario products as well as on extremes and their governing processes. The position is based at MeteoSwiss.
Advancement of scientific methods to translate climate model projections into readily usable scenario products, e.g. in the field of extremes
Technical operationalization in the MeteoSwiss environment and support of developed methods
Analysis of results and their communication for different user groups
Support users with optimal usage and interpretation of scenario products
Profile
MSc in natural science or computational science and preferably a PhD in meteorology, climatology, environmental science, or a closely related field
Excellent programming skills in R and/or Python and a profound knowledge of state-of-the-art statistical methods for climate data analysis
Working experience with climate (model) data, in particular with large climate model ensembles, and experience in the analyses of climate extremes are considered as advantages
Open-minded, team-oriented, and goal-driven individual who enjoys maintaining close contacts with both the scientific community and with practitioners and end users of climate products
Good command of both German and English is required
We offer
The position is embedded in the team Climate Evolution of MeteoSwiss and involves close contact with collaborators at ETH Zurich and with practitioners
An engaging position in an innovative research field with a strong focus on applied aspects and user interaction
Start date as soon as possible
The position is limited to a period of 2 years
Main working place is at MeteoSwiss headquarters (Zurich Airport, easily accessible by public transport). Part-time home office possible.
In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.
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Project background The latest generation of Swiss climate scenarios “Climate CH2025” was published in late 2025. Scientific, technical, and quasi-operational extensions, together with ongoing maintenance, are currently being implemented as follow-up activities and will ultimately form the basis for the next generation of climate scenarios. Particular focus of this position will likely be on technical support in the distribution, maintenance and development of climate scenario products as well as on extremes and their governing processes. The position is based at MeteoSwiss.
Advancement of scientific methods to translate climate model projections into readily usable scenario products, e.g. in the field of extremes
Technical operationalization in the MeteoSwiss environment and support of developed methods
Analysis of results and their communication for different user groups
Support users with optimal usage and interpretation of scenario products
Profile
MSc in natural science or computational science and preferably a PhD in meteorology, climatology, environmental science, or a closely related field
Excellent programming skills in R and/or Python and a profound knowledge of state-of-the-art statistical methods for climate data analysis
Working experience with climate (model) data, in particular with large climate model ensembles, and experience in the analyses of climate extremes are considered as advantages
Open-minded, team-oriented, and goal-driven individual who enjoys maintaining close contacts with both the scientific community and with practitioners and end users of climate products
Good command of both German and English is required
We offer
The position is embedded in the team Climate Evolution of MeteoSwiss and involves close contact with collaborators at ETH Zurich and with practitioners
An engaging position in an innovative research field with a strong focus on applied aspects and user interaction
Start date as soon as possible
The position is limited to a period of 2 years
Main working place is at MeteoSwiss headquarters (Zurich Airport, easily accessible by public transport). Part-time home office possible.
In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.
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Scientific Collaborator in Climate Scenarios Arbeitgeber: Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Als Software Research & Development Engineer bei ETH Zürich profitieren Sie von einer inspirierenden und kollaborativen Arbeitsumgebung in einer weltweit anerkannten Forschungseinrichtung. Wir bieten spannende Herausforderungen, vielfältige Projekte und die Möglichkeit, Ihre Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln, während Sie an der Schnittstelle zwischen Forschung, Technik und Betrieb arbeiten. Unsere Kultur fördert Vielfalt und Inklusion, und wir setzen uns aktiv für eine nachhaltige Zukunft ein.
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Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich Recruiting-Team
