The Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center is about to enrich the curriculum of its PhD Program in Plant Sciences to strengthen skills and knowledge in the fields of machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data in plant sciences. We are looking for a Education Specialist to take on this task and to organise a summer school in the area. For details see full job advert (PDF, 71 KB).

Application deadline: 07.05.2021

Call for PhD applications within the RESPONSE Doctoral Programme «Response to society and policy needs through plant, food and energy sciences» (Call 4).

Application deadline is: 1 July 2021 (23:00h).
 
This Doctoral Programme (DP) offers 6 early-stage researcher’s (ESR) positions for 36 months (100%) at the interface of science and policy, as well as science and innovation at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Among them are 3 projects that focus on plant sciences.
 
RESPONSE DP will train PhD students to reflect on their role as scientists in society. They will contribute evidence to policy-making and build capacities to address global challenges in the areas of sustainable food systems, sustainable energy systems and sustainable land use decisions.

PhD fellows will spend a mandatory secondment (= internship) of 3 to 12 months at selected partner organizations as part of their PhD training. The specific time and duration of the secondment is indicated in the individual position announcement.
 
For more information about the program, open positions and further steps (i.e. submitting your application), visit the RESPONSE website

This graduate course is offered by the University of Basel and the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center (PSC) for advanced biology students with basic plant science training. Course topics include microclimatology, ecophysiology, biodiversity, reproductive biology, vegetation, ecosystem ecology and remote sensing.

The course will include lectures, field excursions and project work. Participation is limited to 24 students. Full board costs are CHF 400 (exclusive travel expenses).

For registration refer to flyer (PDF, 2 MB).

Wie entscheidest du dich, wenn Du nachhaltige Nahrungsmittel auswählen möchtest? Wie kannst du dich an einer lokalen Lebensmittelversorgung beteiligen? Wir laden dich ein, im Dialog mit Quartierbewohner*innen Methoden zu entwickeln. Jeder Haushalt in Zürich kann seine Essgewohnheiten verändern, um ein nachhaltiges Ernährungssystem zu unterstützen. Auch Andere haben es geschafft: Nachhaltigkeit beim Essen langfristig in ihr Leben aufzunehmen. Wir bringen Wissen, praktische Beispiele und ganzheitliche Ansätze mit. Aus all diesen Inspirationen finden wir gemeinsame Wege für feste Gewohnheiten im Alltag, die bleiben.

Zürich isst nachhaltig offeriert 3 öffentliche Workshops um unsere Ideen und Absichten in unseren Haushalten in die Tat umzusetzen.

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PSC Fields of Activities:

PhD and Postdoc Funding and Fellowship Programs
Research Directions
Research Networks

Master's Coursework
PhD Program in Plant Sciences
PhD Program in Science & Policy

Conferences and Symposia
Public Round Tables
Plant Sciences at School
Creative Camps
CreativeLabZ
Klimagarten

• JRC-PSC Collaborative Doctoral Program
• PlantHUB – European Industrial Doctorate (MSCA ITN H2020)
• RESPONSE – Doctoral Program (MSCA COFUND H2020)