Senior Lecturer/Research Scientist in hydrogeology or geothermics
University of Neuchâtel - Center for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN)
The CHYN offers a stimulating research environment with approximately 50 collaborators. The candidate will have access to a comprehensive pool of field and laboratory equipment, technical support staff, and computing facilities. More information on ongoing projects can be found on the CHYN website (https://www.unine.ch/chyn/).
Committed to promoting diversity among its staff, the University of Neuchâtel is dedicated to providing non-discriminatory working conditions.
Homepage: https://www.unine.ch/chyn/
Hydrological Sciences (HS)
The Center for Hydrogeology and Geothermics of the University of Neuchâtel (CHYN) is advertising a position of
Senior Lecturer/Research Scientist in hydrogeology or geothermics.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in earth sciences, environmental sciences or applied physics (obtained no more than 10 years ago).
- Develop research using field investigation technics and analyses in hydrogeology and geothermics such as geophysical methods, well testing or borehole measurements.
- Solid teaching experience.
Teaching and Research Activities:
- Teaching geosciences in our bachelor's degree programs and advanced courses in our master's degree program in hydrogeology and geothermal energy.
- (Co)Supervising Bachelor, Master and PhD students.
- Develop research activities in collaboration with CHYN and Faculty of Science research groups in one or more of the following areas: field investigation methods in hydrogeology and geothermics, or related topics.
- Actively participate in the life of the institute, the management of research infrastructure, and the development of teaching and research projects.
Applications, including a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae (containing a list of publications), a copy of degrees and contact details of three referees, must be sent by email to Application.CHYN@unine.ch as a single PDF file by June 1st 2026 with the subject line “[Application_MA2026:] Your Name”.
The salary is determined according to the salary scale of the University of Neuchâtel.
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Benoît Valley at benoit.valley@unine.ch or by visiting the website www.unine.ch/sciences.