Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL

Head of Research Unit Forest and Soil Ecology 90-100% (f/m/d)

Birmensdorf, Suisse

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The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.

Due to retirement, WSL invites for applications for the position as

Head of Research Unit Forest and Soil Ecology 90-100% (f/m/d)

You will lead and inspire an internationally recognized Research Unit comprising seven well-established, strong Research Groups and approximately 100 collaborators from around 20 countries. As a distinguished ecologist, you will play an important role in national and international projects focusing on forest or soil science. In the unit, you will integrate diverse research fields, while facilitating and promoting the scientific and strategic development of the research groups. By your extensive experience you will align the unit with WSL’s vision of fostering research for people and the environment in a changing world. You will engage with key forest authorities and expert organizations, ensuring impactful collaborations, and optimizing the knowledge transfer.

You are at an advanced stage of your scientific career, experienced in leading research teams and managing large projects. You possess a strong record as a Principal Investigator of significant initiatives, an outstanding publication portfolio, and a well-established international network. Deep expertise in forest ecology and/or soil processes and/or tree functions is assumed. You exemplify initiative, integration, and commitment, with proven skills in leadership, communication, and negotiation. Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one Swiss national language are required.

Please send your complete application to Stefania Pe, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Prof. Dr. Rolf Holderegger, Director WSL, phone +41 (0)44 739 25 27, will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. WSL is committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. We actively promote gender equality and foster an open, inclusive work environment.

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Titre

Head of Research Unit Forest and Soil Ecology 90-100% (f/m/d)

Employeur

Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL

Localisation

Zürcherstrasse 111 Birmensdorf, Suisse

Publié

2025-04-10

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Type de poste

Leadership / Direction

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Écologie, Botanique et science végétale, Science de l'environnement, Sylviculture, Science du sol et 1 supplémentaires

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The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research is concerned with the use, development and protection of natural and urban spaces.

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