Security Researcher

The ETH Sustainable Food Processing Group uses a combination of innovative sustainability assessment and emerging food system approaches to target fundamental challenges in food science and society, such as the protein transition and food security.
The project aims to further develop and apply sustainability assessment methods to support transformations in future global food systems. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to work on this project that assesses the current status and future scenarios of global food systems sustainability across nutrition, environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
Master's degree in Sustainability Sciences
Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory
Experience in quantitative sustainability assessment such as life cycle assessment (essential), mathematical modelling of environmental systems (a plus), and planetary boundaries (a plus)
Documented work in food system sustainability, bioeconomy, LCA/LCSA, planetary boundaries, or data science programming (Python, R) (a strong plus)
Interest in advancing sustainability science in future food systems and mentoring BSc/MSc students
Candidates with experience or strong interest in innovative food technologies and novel protein/micronutrient sources, such as single-cell proteins (incl. Exciting and varied projects in an innovative environment.
Personal development opportunities through training, teaching, and further education.
Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability
Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future .
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. We look forward to receiving your online application (English, PDF format), including:

• 1 page) outlining your qualifications and motivation for this project
• 3 pages) on "Future Global Food Systems Sustainability", addressing current challenges, key literature, and approaches to sustainability in novel food value chains
• Copies of BSc and MSc diplomas*
• Copies of BSc and MSc theses (any language)*
• Transcript listing exams with ECTS cedits and grades
• If you haven’t completed your MSc studies at the time of submission, please substitute the MSc diploma with a written statement by your supervisor specifying the expected completion date and confirming that you are expected to finish on time and send the most recent draft of your thesis.