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2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship

EAWAG, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is a Swiss-based and
internationally active research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institute of Science
and Technology). It is committed to the ecologically, economically and socially responsible
management of water resources and aquatic ecosystems.

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology, announces an opportunity
for highly qualified individuals to apply for a

2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship
to conduct research in any field in the area of aquatic science and technology. Eawag focuses on
cutting-edge research that is driven by the needs of society and leads to significant advances in
the aquatic sciences. Innovative approaches and technologies for the sustainable management
and use of water are developed through collaborations among natural and social scientists and
engineers.


The postdoctoral fellow will be hosted within one of Eawag’s 12 Research Departments (see
http://www.eawag.ch/about/organisation/orgchart/index_EN). Selection of the postdoctoral fellow
will be based on his or her academic record and his or her description of a research project to be
conducted at Eawag. Please note that this fellowship is not intended to support the extension of a
current collaboration between a potential applicant and a member of Eawag’s research staff.
An earned Ph.D. degree is required for the postdoctoral appointment. Applications must include:
 a brief letter of application that includes the title of the proposed postdoctoral
project and a brief abstract (not to exceed 250 words) written for a reader who is
not an expert in the topic. The letter should also identify the Research
Department that the candidate would be an appropriate host for the project
 a curriculum vitae including a list of publications
 a description of a research project to be conducted at Eawag. This description is
limited to 3 pages (including references). A font size of at least 10-point Arial (or
equivalent) and margins of at least 2.5 cm are required.
 names and contact information for three academic references.
The deadline for applications is October 3, 2012. The selection decision will be made by midDecember 2012. It is anticipated that the starting date for the postdoctoral fellowship will be
between February and May of the following year.
We look forward to receive your application.
The quickest way is to apply online. The link below will take you directly to the application form:
http://internet1.refline.ch/673277/0137/++publications++/1/index.html