Scientific support position for GIS and Geodata

The department of Systems Analysis, Integrated Assessment and Modelling at Eawag is offering a scientific support position (70 – 100 %) for GIS and Geodata (m/f/d). The position is initially limited to 3 years with the potential of being made permanent. 

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.

Responsibilities 

  • Providing GIS and geodata support for the whole institute at various levels. From consulting and capacity building, services (e.g. producing maps to visualize data, development of reproducible workflows) to collaboration within research projects 
  • Actively following the development of new GIS tools and geodata products (AI, remote sensing technology), and supporting Eawag researchers to apply them 
  • Development and promotion of open and reproducible workflows and research data management practices 

Your Profile

  • Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (including ArcGIS and QGIS) 
  • Completed studies in a field related to geospatial analysis, e.g. in geoinformatics, spatial statistics, geography, geoecology, or environmental sciences 
  • Fluency in programming languages related to GIS (especially Python, R) for automating tasks and data analysis 
  • Broad experience with different spatial data types (e.g vector, raster and multidimensional data) 
  • Enthusiasm for a scientific support position with a high level of personal responsibility 
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with people from various scientific disciplines and at various stages of their academic career (in English and German, or French) 
  • Interest in aquatic ecosystems and geodata related to catchments 
  • Development of professional practices regarding research data management

Work Conditions

We offer high flexibility, autonomy in scheduling, excellent training opportunities including participation in conferences and regular exchange within the ETH domain, a collaborative working and learning culture based on trust. 

Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us.

Application

Applications should include a short cover letter giving a description of the motivation to apply and highlighting the relevant experience and specific interests, curriculum vitae (without a picture), and the names (with email addresses and phone numbers) of two potential references. Sumbit your application by 4 August 2025. For further information please contact Nele Schuwirth (nele.schuwirth@eawag.ch). Preferred starting date is January 2026 or later.