<div dir="ltr"><div>Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is a Swiss-based</div><div>and internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH domain (Swiss</div><div>Federal Institute of Science and Technology). It is committed to the ecologically, economically</div>
<div>and socially responsible management of water resources and aquatic ecosystems.</div><div><br></div><div>The Department of Surface Waters Research and Management (Surf) has a vacancy for a</div><div><br></div><div>PhD position: Environmental impact of pumped storage on lakes</div>
<div><br></div><div>Pumped-storage hydropower plants are considered to be an important stabilizing factor in</div><div>the future Swiss energy grid following the energy strategy 2050 of the Swiss government,</div><div>where a large part of the electrical energy is expected to be supplied from intermittent new</div>
<div>renewable sources. This PhD project is part of the environmental impact assessment for</div><div>the extension of an existing pumped-storage power plant in Switzerland. The extension is</div><div>expected to significantly increase the water exchange between the two connected lakes.</div>
<div>The aim of the study is to assess the effects of different pumped-storage scenarios on temperature,</div><div>stratification, particle dynamics, nutrients, and other relevant processes in the two</div><div>connected lakes. The study includes field and lab work and numerical modelling. The detailed</div>
<div>project plan will be elaborated in collaboration with the owner of the hydropower plant</div><div>and the cantonal agencies.</div><div><br></div><div>The prospective candidate should hold a master degree in environmental engineering or</div>
<div>environmental sciences with a strong background in mathematics/physics; a good command</div><div>of English in speaking and writing is required and knowledge of German is advantageous</div><div>for the communication with stakeholders.</div>
<div><br></div><div>The start date of this position is negotiable and the duration is limited to a maximum of 4</div><div>years. The work place is in Kastanienbaum, Lucerne, Switzerland. For any further information,</div>
<div>please contact Dr Martin Schmid; E-mail: <a href="mailto:martin.schmid@eawag.ch">martin.schmid@eawag.ch</a>, Phone: +41 58</div><div>765 21 93 (no applications).</div><div><br></div><div>All applications arriving before 31 March 2014 will be considered for a first round of interviews.</div>
<div>Afterwards, the position will remain open until filled.</div><div><br></div><div>Applications should include a motivation letter, CV, and the names of at least two referees.</div><div>We look forward to receive your application through this webpage, any other way of applying</div>
<div>will not be considered. Please click on the link below, this will take you directly to the</div><div>application form.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://internet1.refline.ch/673277/0259/++publications++/1/index.html">http://internet1.refline.ch/673277/0259/++publications++/1/index.html</a></div>
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