Earth System Science University of Zurich

Overview

Humans are increasingly influencing the Earth’s natural system. The consequences are noticeable at multiple scales from a local, regional and global level. These interactions between the use of natural resources and environmental changes are at the heart of the Earth System Science course from University of Zurich.

Career possibilities

The broad scope of Earth System Science enables students to work in a diverse range of fields. Given the social significance of topics such as environmental protection, natural hazards and support of growing human population, the jobs for Earth system scientists are interesting and challenging. Furthermore, electronic data processing will become increasingly important in our society, which is in turn expected to have a positive influence on the employment of Earth system scientists in this field in the future.

Earth system scientists may find job opportunities in the following fields:

• Science and Research

• Industry and Public Sector

• Teaching and Training