PostDoc: Sustainable Management of Agriculturally Used Peatlands | |
Published | 21 March 2025 |
Workplace | Zürich (mittelfristig 1725 Posieux FR), Zurich region, Switzerland |
Category | Agronomy / Food Science Environment |
Position | Senior Scientist / Postdoc |
Agroscope What sets us apart Good food, healthy environment Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER. PostDoc: Sustainable Management of Agriculturally Used Peatlands 8046 Zürich (mittelfristig 1725 Posieux FR) | 80-100% In a nutshell The Swiss National Science Foundation- supported project ’RiceClim’ (’Mitigating GHG Emissions by Wet Rice Cultivation in Organic Matter-Rich Soils in Temperate Climates’) aims to reduce the environmental impacts of the agricultural use of carbon-rich soils whilst maintaining agricultural productivity. The project is conducted in partnership with Agroscope’s ’Molecular Ecology’ Research Group, as well as with a PhD student. | |
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Contact and Address Additional information The ’Climate and Agriculture’ Research Group explores options for reducing agricultural greenhouse-gas emissions from soils and fertilisers and through carbon sinks. The Group investigates the opportunities and risks posed by climate change for plant production and evaluates options for adaptation. It is also responsible for the Swiss Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Questions about the position Sonja Marit Paul Head of Project +41 58 48 49099 | |
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