2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

We are pleased to invite applications for a

2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship

in the field of aquatic science and technology. Eawag provides a unique research environment to address critical water-related challenges. Our interdisciplinary setting brings together a range of academic disciplines, from natural sciences to engineering and social sciences. The postdoctoral fellow will be hosted within one of Eawag’s 12 Research Departments.

Selection for this position is based on academic achievements as well as the quality and originality of the proposed research at Eawag. This fellowship is for candidates who have not previously collaborated with Eawag and who completed their doctoral degree within the two years prior to the application deadline. Candidates expecting to complete their PhD by the end of 2025 are also eligible to apply, provided their degree is conferred before the fellowship begins.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A brief cover letter. The letter should also indicate the most suitable Eawag research department to host the project. 
• An abstract of up to 250 words, written for a general audience.
• A CV including a list of publications.
• A detailed description of the proposed research project to be conducted at Eawag (maximum 3 pages, including references).
• Contact information for three academic references.

Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment.

The deadline for applications is 11 May 2025. The decision will be made by the end of June, with an expected start date in Winter 2025/26 or earlier.

Eawag launched this initiative in 2010. Since then, several outstanding young scientists have conducted research as Eawag postdoctoral fellows. You can find a list of past fellows and their current affiliations here Eawag-Postdoc.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the button below will take you directly to the application form.