Postdoctoral Researcher in Microwave Remote Sensing for Water Systems Research

pSome features of our web site require JavaScript to function properly. Please enable JavaScript in your browser. /p pPosition /p pPostdoctoral Researcher in Microwave Remote Sensing for Water Systems Research /p pEmployer /p pUniversity of Zurich, Remote Sensing of Water Systems /p pThe Remote Sensing of Water Systems group is a joint professorship at the University of Zurich and Eawag in Siwtzerland. Our research and teaching activities focus on the use of remote sensing to study water systems across terrestrial and aquatic environments. We follow a highly interdisciplinary approach ranging from methodological to applicational development and incorporate diverse remote sensing technologies (e.g., optical, thermal, microwave, sound) from in situ to airborne to satellite sensors. /p pHomepage: /p pLocation /p pZürich, Switzerland /p pSector /p pAcademic /p pType /p pFull time /p pLevel /p pExperienced /p pSalary /p p100,000 - 110,000 CHF /p h3Preferred Education /h3 pPhD /p pApplication deadline /p p15 November 2026 /p pPosted /p p20 October 2026 /p h3Job Description /h3 pWe are looking for a highly motivated, creative, and team-oriented bpostdoctoral researcher /b bin microwave remote sensing /b with a high interest in studying water systems to strengthen our team. Example research activities of our team include the assessment of local and large-scale forest drought damage caused by climate extremes, the quantification of catchment water balance and surface water dynamics, flood detection, or the 3D exploration of inland waters. /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 ul liConduct research in the field of microwave remote sensing of water systems /li liCollaboration in interdisciplinary research projects /li liPublication and outreach of scientific results /liliTeaching and supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students /li liContribute to fund raising activities /li /ul h3Your profile /h3 ul liYou have a PhD degree in remote sensing, physics, geography, environmental science, or a related field. /li liYou see this position as an opportunity to pursue your own professional goals and continue your professional development. /li liYou have substantial experience in working with satellite-based microwave remote sensing (e.g., SAR, GNSS transmissivity and reflectometry, active or passive microwave, altimetry). /li liYou are interested in working with in situ- and drone-based approaches. /li liYou can connect signals with processes and applications. /li liYou understand the added value of working with multi-sensor approaches to serve water-related applications. /li liYou have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and (preferably) knowledge of German. /li liYou enjoy working with others and contributing your ideas to the team. /li /ul pFor further details and questions, please visit this page or contact (head of the group). /p #J-18808-Ljbffr