The Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich invites applications for the position of: Full or Associate Professor of Geography with specialization in Remote Sensing

The position will start on February 1st, 2009. The successful candidate will have profound scientific expertise in optical or microwave remote sensing of the Earth, with a focus on developing methods for data acquisition, processing, quantitative analysis and/or visualization in earth observation. Candidates should demonstrate successful research and teaching and have an internationally recognized track record in one of the above domains. The newly appointed professor will lead the Remote Sensing Laboratories (RSL) of the Department of Geography and be responsible for a teaching program in remote sensing at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence should be provided of the ability to attract and direct substantial research projects and to collaborate with colleagues both within and beyond the discipline. The Department of Geography of the University of Zurich is a large department with an excellent reputation for research and teaching. Its Remote Sensing Laboratories are internationally well-established and offer MSc and PhD specializations in RS. See also http://www.geo.unizh.ch (department homepage) and http://www.geo.unizh.ch/rsl (RSL).

Applications received by March 15th, 2007 will be guaranteed full consideration, but the committee is open to late applications of exceptional quality and will search until the position is filled. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and an outline of current and future research plans, should be sent to the Dean of the Faculty of Science at the following address:

Prof. Daniel Wyler
Dean, Faculty of Science
University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 190
CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
The full application package should also be submitted in a single PDF file to jobs@mnf.unizh.ch

All inquiries about this position, including late applications should be directed to:
Prof. Robert Weibel, weibel@geo.unizh.ch
Department of Geography
University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich
Switzerland