ETH Zurich

Postdoc on Digital Market Regulation 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken The groups of Prof. Stefan Bechtold at the Center for Law & Economics at ETH Zurich and Prof. Christian Peukert at the Digital Markets Lab at HEC Lausanne conduct a multi-year project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation on the regulation of digital markets. For this project, we are soliciting applications for a postdoc. Project background In this empirical project, we combine the perspectives of management, economics, law, and computer science to study how regulatory frameworks in digital markets are enforced and how firms respond to such regulation. We are interested in policy questions of data, privacy, competition, intellectual property, content moderation, AI governance and related fields. We develop new tools for measuring regulatory effectiveness in the digital economy, focusing on key issues such as how platforms collect and use personal data, how firms lobby for favorable regulations, and what effect privacy laws in different regions have. We also analyze the influence of regulations on online competition and content diversity, studying how antitrust laws and copyright enforcement shape market dynamics. Job description As a postdoc in this project, you conduct empirical research in the areas mentioned above, both as a lead author and collaborator. You will be able to pursue your research agenda in a very research-focused environment at leading research universities, with limited teaching or organizational obligations. We offer a truly interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of economics, law, management science, computer science, and law. We provide close supervision, guidance, time and resources for you to develop as a new scholar in the field. Profile You have a PhD in economics, computer science, management science, law or a related field You are excited to join an international and interdisciplinary group that spans many topics and fields You feel that your enthusiasm, skills, and creativity provide you with a sound basis to start an academic career Workplace Workplace We offer This position will lead to either an employment at ETH Zurich (primary workplace in Zurich) or at HEC Lausanne (primary workplace in Lausanne). We offer a truly interdisciplinary working environment with a long-standing collaboration between ETH Zurich and HEC Lausanne. We maintain close contact with leading scholars in our fields across the globe, including at top U.S. institutions. Throughout the year, we organize various seminar series and conferences. These events create rich opportunities for you to meet and exchange ideas with discourse-shaping researchers in your field . Our broad network opens attractive career prospects. We offer an internationally competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. In addition, we provide support for attending multinational conferences and workshops as well as research stays abroad. We envision a starting date in the summer or fall of 2025, but are flexible. The intitial employment runs for two years, with the possibility of extensions. chevron_right Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Curious? So are we. We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: a cover letter (2 pages max) your CV your university transcript with grades short description of your research interests (3 pages max) list of 2-3 references Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience, but not later than January 15, 2025. Do you have questions? Please reach out to Prof. Stefan Bechtold (sbechtold@ethz.ch) or Prof. Christian Peukert (christian.peukert@unil.ch). About ETH Zürich ETH Zurich is one of the world-s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

PhD Position on Soil Biogeochemical Dynamics of Alpine Catchments 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken We seek a PhD student to study the effects of soil redistribution on biogeochemical fluxes as well as carbon and nutrient storage in Swiss alpine catchments with contrasting geological background. This position is integral to an interdisciplinary research team, which includes 3 PhD students across groups at ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne. Project background Mountain regions are hotspots of contemporary environmental change where the interactions between climate, parent material, topography, and biota create key ecosystem services related to the cycling and storage of carbon in soil. Yet, our ability to quantify and predict soil carbon stocks and lateral fluxes across such highly heterogeneous landscapes is still limited. By integrating field monitoring, soil biogeochemical analysis, and numerical modeling of coupled ecohydrological and geomorphological processes, we will evaluate the dynamics of lateral soil carbon redistribution across environmentally complex and geochemically distinct landscapes. The advertised position is part of a multidisciplinary SNSF-funded project that is motivated by the urgent need for a better understanding of biogeochemical fluxes in alpine catchments where eco-hydrological conditions are changing rapidly due to climate change. The project is a joint collaboration between EPFL (Sara Bonnetti), ETH Zürich (ETHZ, Sebastian Doetterl), University of Lausanne (UNIL, Stuart Lane, Nadav Peleg), and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL, Katrin Meusburger), with a team encompassing (eco)hydrologists, soil scientists, and geomorphologists. Job description The PhD student will be responsible for the soil physical and biogeochemical characterization of soils at the catchment scale and assess erosional soil fluxes using radionuclide assessment approaches, with the specific duties: Participate in the setup and maintenance of field soil and plant sampling Assess soil fluxes Analyze soil organic matter sources, quality and stabilization Determine shifts in soil nutrient cycling between soils Elucidate the role of secondary minerals in regulating soil organic carbon content Communicate scientific findings, and write peer-reviewed scientific papers Profile Must haves: MSc degree in Soil Science, Environmental science or related field Experience with soil sampling and physicochemical laboratory analyses Willingness to travel to and conduct field work in remote alpine catchments Fluent proficiency in English (Toefl C1 or higher) Excellent teamwork and communication for an interdisciplinary and intercultural work environment Ability to work independently and critical thinking Assets: Background in soil biogeochemistry or soil genesis Experience with soil flux measurements using radionuclides Knowledge of German or French is an asset. Workplace Workplace We offer A full-time 4-year PhD position at ETH A friendly, supportive, and interdisciplinary research environment spread across the ETH Earth and Planetary Science and Environmental Systems Science departments An impactful research topic in a rapidly developing field Top of the line laboratory setup Freedom to co-design and develop research ideas beyond the original project setup Placement of position within the ETH domain The position is placed within the ETH Zurich Soil Resources group (Prof. Sebastian Doetterl), in close collaboration with Dr. Katrin Meusburger from WSL who work on the effects of soil degradation and soil development on plant-soil-atmosphere C dynamics. Our laboratories and offices are located in downtown Zurich with greenhouse facilities available also at ETH-s agricultural research station at Eschikon, ZH). chevron_right Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Curious? So are we. Start date will ideally be between 1 April 2025 and 1 June 2025. We look forward to receiving your online application until 31.01.2025 including : Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) describing your interests, goals, and how they relate to the position (in English) Curriculum Vitae including educational history, any publications, awards, etc. (4 pages maximum) (In English) Names and contact details of three references BSc and MSc transcripts (in English or German) Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview by 15.02.2025 . We exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or post will not be considered. For more information, please contact sdoetterl@usys.ethz.ch. About ETH Zürich ETH Zurich is one of the world-s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.