Eawag is the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, a
Swiss-based and internationally active research institute within the ETH
domain, committed to an ecological, economical and socially responsible
management of water (Eawag; http://www.eawag.ch).
We have an open position for an outstanding individual as

Head of the Department of Systems Analysis, Integrated Assessment, and
Modelling

The mission of the department is to develop and apply models of natural,
technical and social systems to improve our understanding of these systems,
of the consequences of environmental policies, and to support environmental
decision making.

The department supports 6 research groups with research topics in systems
analysis and surface water modelling; modelling of soil, groundwater and
watersheds; material flows in the anthroposphere; modelling of social
systems; water environment and food security; and integrative modelling and
decision analysis. The researchers in the department strongly collaborate
with other departments of Eawag and internationally. Many of them teach at
ETH Zürich or the University of Zürich (in English) and are involved in
continuing education programs for water managers.

The successful candidate is expected to head the department and establish a
research group on integrative modelling and decision analysis. She or he
should have

*    An excellent scientific record in environmental systems analysis and
modelling.
*    Capability and willingness to lead a multidisciplinary research
department in a stimulating environment of water research.
*    A sound knowledge of decision analysis and statistics.
*    Experience in leading a research group in these fields and potential to
attract external funding from competitive sources.
*    Experience in management of significant research - and consulting
projects.
*    Willingness to cooperate in inter- and multidisciplinary projects.
*    Experience in academic teaching and continuing education.
*    Strong and integrative organizational and communication skills.

As a top research institute in aquatic sciences, Eawag provides excellent
facilities for high quality research, provides a stimulating
interdisciplinary research environment, and operates a child care centre. It
hosts over 100 PhD students (mainly from ETH Zurich) which conduct research
under the direction of Eawag faculty. Strong collaboration with ETH Zurich,
which is one of the leading European universities, contributes to the
attractive work environment. Zurich ranks among the cities with the highest
quality of life worldwide.

For questions please contact Prof. Peter Reichert ([log in to unmask]). Your
application letter, including CV, publication list, research interests as
well as names and addresses of 5 referees, should be sent to: Jadranka
Vögelin, Human Resources, Eawag, CH-8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland, or per
e-mail ([log in to unmask]). Applications should be submitted by
Jan. 31 2007, interviews are planned for early March 2007.

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Peter Reichert
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag)
8600 Duebendorf
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)44 8235281
Fax:   +41 (0)44 8235375
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web:   http://www.eawag.ch/~reichert
 
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