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.

The Department of Environmental Social Sciences (ESS) is offering a

Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Economics 80-100% (m/f/d)

This 2-year position is funded by a Swiss National Science Foundation National Research Program 82 (SNSF NRP82), and will support the first “Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES)”.

Currently Switzerland does not have standard lake biodiversity sampling guidelines or methods, and no federal overview of the status of lake biodiversity or its value to society. In this project we will close this gap by developing standard sampling protocols and lake assessment methods, and we will assess the diverse (monetary and non-monetary) values of Swiss lakes.

This position is part of the SNALBES project’s work package 3. It entails conducting a nationwide survey using environmental and plural valuation methods, data analysis, publication of primary research articles, science communication, interdisciplinary collaboration with the project team and engagement with international, federal and cantonal stakeholders. You will lead the survey design and administration, survey data analysis and writing of peer-reviewed journal articles. Additionally, you will support the project team with organization of workshops, round-table discussions, and consensus-building with stakeholders. You will help disseminate findings to the public via policy briefs, social media, blogs, websites, fact sheets and reports.

Your qualifications include a PhD degree in environmental economics, ecological economics or other relevant fields. You have extensive knowledge of environmental valuation methods, in particular discrete choice experiments, survey design, and solid econometric skills. You have experience and proven ability for conducting stated preference surveys, choice experiment design and choice modelling. You are familiar with plural valuation approaches and the concept of Nature’s Contributions to People. You thrive as a member of a team, communicating openly and regularly with team members. You are a hard-working, adaptable, reliable and kind person, with good problem-solving skills. You have demonstrated organizational, time management and multi-tasking abilities. An ability to communicate in German or French is beneficial.

At Eawag, we have a working environment in which people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can fully contribute and further develop. Here, you can help us advance! We promote genuine participation, exchange, and mutual understanding. We create structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life, such as care work, and continuously make efforts to reduce barriers.

Do you have specific requirements regarding the application process or the position, or do you need additional information? Talk to us about it - we will be happy to support you with possible flexible workplace, working hours, and job design solutions. For further information please visit our website about Eawag as well as our conditions of employment.

The first deadline for application is 15 November 2026, but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. The application should include cover letter with a concise statement about your interest in the project, and your previous relevant experience; curriculum vitae; academic qualifications (including course transcripts), names and contact information of up to three references (please do not include letters with the application). The latest start date would be
01 September 2027.

For further information, please contact Dr Ivana Logar via email. 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.

Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Economics 80-100% (m/f/d) jobs

Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Economics 80-100% (m/f/d)