ETH Zurich
Qualifications: Master’s degree in food technology, food engineering, food science, bioengineering, biotechnology or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of food processing technologies and interest in sustainability and nutrition-related questions. Experience in extrusion, preservation technologies, food structuring or food process engineering is considered an advantage. The role requires strong communication skills, interdisciplinary mindset and motivation to contribute to sustainable and nutritious food systems research.

ETH Zurich
Qualifications: Master’s degree in sustainability sciences, environmental engineering, data/computer sciences, bioscience engineering or a related field. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills, including statistical analysis, programming and big data handling, as well as experience with life cycle assessment and sustainability assessment methods. Expertise in food system sustainability, bioeconomy, planetary boundaries or environmental modelling is highly valued. Proficiency in Python or R and strong English communication skills are required.

ETH Zurich
Qualifications: PhD in agronomy, soil science, crop science or a related field, with strong expertise in agroecosystem management, sustainability assessment, and agroecological practices. Candidates should demonstrate experience in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, including surveys, focus group discussions and field-based data collection. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, interest in smallholder farming systems and agroecology, and willingness to conduct intensive fieldwork in tropical environments. Excellent English skills are required.

This study assesses the impact of conservation agriculture practices on soil conditions and maize yields in a sub-humid region of western Kenya. Results from a long-term field experiment show that residue retention significantly increases soil moisture, while practices such as ripping reduce soil penetration resistance. Crop diversification, particularly maize–soybean rotation, further enhances soil moisture and substantially improves yields compared to continuous maize systems. Combined with appropriate fertilization, these practices lead to marked yield gains, highlighting the effectiveness of integrated soil and crop management strategies in improving productivity under rainfed conditions.

This study examines how long-term cassava-based conservation agriculture systems affect soil greenhouse gas emissions in Cambodia. Drawing on experimental data since 2009, it compares conventional tillage with no-tillage systems that include cover crops and residue retention. The results show that conservation agriculture can improve the greenhouse gas balance by increasing soil carbon inputs and reducing emissions per unit of yield. The findings highlight the potential of integrated soil and crop management practices to reconcile productivity with climate mitigation in tropical farming systems.