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Postdoctoral/MS in the Department of  System Analysis, Integrated Assessment and Modelling at Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Switzerland

Study Subject(s):Sustainable Water Management
Course Level:Postdoctoral/MS
Scholarship Provider: Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Eligibility:
The candidate for this position is ideally expected to hold a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Economics or similar with a strong interest in the science-society interface. He or she should have experience with MCDA, skills in modelling (preferably R) and mathematical applications as well as the capability to elicit stakeholder values. For this collaboration with municipalities and utilities, fluency in German is an important asset as well as a background in urban water management.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The position is part of the running transdisciplinary project “Sustainable Water Infrastructure Planning” (SWIP) of the National Research Program “Sustainable Water Management” (NRP 61). The successful candidate will be part of a team of senior scientists and two PhD students that are developing a novel integrated, participatory planning procedure for municipal water infrastructures. SWIP focuses on dealing with limited data, the uncertainty of future developments, and ensuring high acceptance of the decision-making process by stakeholders.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 3, January 2012

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