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ETH Zurich has established the ETH Swiss GeoLab, an interdisciplinary unit focused on Earth observation and its applications. The GeoLab develops solutions for societal and economic challenges using satellite, airborne, ground-based and in-situ observations, geospatial data, AI-driven analysis methods and high-performance computing. The Natural Hazards Mission addresses a broad range of hazards relevant to Switzerland, with current activities focusing on alpine mass movements and plans to expand to other natural hazard processes and associated risks. ETH Swiss GeoLab acts as a catalyst to accelerate the translation of research findings and prototypes into operational applications that support decision-making within integrated natural hazard risk management.

Tasks

  • Lead the research and development portfolio and delivery of GeoLab's Natural Hazards Mission.
  • Define and manage an ambitious and coherent R&D and innovation portfolio for the Natural Hazards Mission on behalf of the GeoLab leadership team.
  • Engage with public authorities, practitioners, infrastructure operators, industry and expert communities to understand needs and identify opportunities.
  • Identify high-value operational challenges and translate them into measurable outcomes, research priorities and solution requirements.
  • Define mission roadmaps, milestones, decision points and success criteria, track progress and evidence, and recommend continuation, redirection, scaling or termination of activities.
  • Manage the delegated mission budget and ensure transparent performance and financial reporting.
  • Work with GeoLab teams and external project teams to develop, test, validate and integrate promising solutions into operational workflows.
  • Build and mobilize strong partnerships across the ETH domain, research institutions, public agencies, consulting and engineering firms, technology companies and implementation partners.
  • Represent the Natural Hazards Mission and communicate its goals, progress and lessons learned to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or PhD in natural hazards, Earth observation or remote sensing, geosciences, engineering, environmental sciences, geography, hydrology, meteorology, risk management or a related field.
  • Strong expertise and several years of professional experience in at least one natural hazard domain, gained in practice, applied research, public administration, consulting, engineering or industry.
  • Experience leading complex projects, programs or multi-partner initiatives.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across disciplines and organizations.
  • Ability to manage priorities, resources and budgets in a transparent and structured way.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and at least B2-level German or French.
  • Applied R&D or innovation portfolio management experience is valuable.
  • Experience working with public authorities or the Swiss natural hazards community is valuable.
  • Experience with Earth observation, geospatial data, modelling, monitoring systems or Geospatial AI is valuable.
  • Experience with stakeholder engagement, communication and collaborations is valuable.
  • Experience transferring research or technology into operational practice is valuable.
  • Mission-driven, pragmatic and comfortable working in a newly established and evolving organization.
  • Scientific credibility, sound judgement, focus on user needs and measurable value, and willingness to pursue the best idea, not necessarily your own.

Benefits

  • A rare opportunity to help build ETH Swiss GeoLab from its early phase and shape its Natural Hazards Mission.
  • A mission-driven role with substantial responsibility, autonomy and societal relevance.
  • The opportunity to work across natural hazard domains with leading research, public-sector and industry partners in Switzerland.
  • Access to a unique combination of domain expertise, Earth observation and geospatial data, AI, high-performance computing and real-world implementation environments.
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Die ETH Zürich ist eine technisch-naturwissenschaftliche Hochschule des Bundes mit Sitz in Zürich. Wir betreiben Lehre, Forschung und Wissenstransfer in Bereichen wie Ingenieurwissenschaften, Naturwissenschaften, Architektur, Mathematik, Informatik, Management sowie Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften. Unsere Ausbildung umfasst Bachelor-, Master-, Doktorats- und Weiterbildungsangebote und ist eng mit internationaler Spitzenforschung verbunden. Als Teil des ETH-Bereichs entwickeln wir wissenschaftliche Grundlagen, Technologien und Lösungen für Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und globale Herausforderungen.
Das Team

ETH Swiss GeoLab collaborates closely across the ETH domain, including WSL/SLF and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS), as well as other Swiss research institutions, public-sector stakeholders, natural hazard organizations, industry partners, start-ups and international partners. The GeoLab will grow into a project-based hub of around 100 experts over the coming years.

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