Postdoctoral Position in Optical and Microwave Remote Sensing of Forest Water Dynamics at WSL, Switzerland (2027)
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), Switzerland , is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Optical and Microwave Remote Sensing of Forest Water Dynamics. The successful candidate will join the Remote Sensing Group within the Land Change Science Research Unit and contribute to the HydraSense research project. The project focuses on developing advanced remote sensing approaches to monitor tree water dynamics and identify critical thresholds associated with drought-induced forest mortality. It combines optical and microwave observations with field measurements and tree hydraulic research to improve the monitoring of forest responses to climate-related drought. The position is expected to begin in February 2027 or by agreement . It is offered at an employment level of 80–100% for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of extension. Researchers with a PhD in remote sensing, geophysics, electrical engineering, env...