Curriculum vitae
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06/2005 | Dissertation (Dr. rer. nat) Department of Geography, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University, Bonn, Germany Title of PhD thesis: Rockglacier kinematics in a high mountain geosystem (submitted 02/2005) Referees: Prof. Dr. Richard Dikau (University of Bonn) Prof. Dr. Andreas Kääb (University of Oslo)
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11/2001 | Diploma (Dipl.-Geogr., MSc in geography) Department of Geography, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University, Bonn, Germany Title of Diploma thesis: Bioindication of rockglacier systems in a high alpine valley (Turtmanntal, Valais, Switzerland) Referees: Prof. Dr. Richard Dikau (University of Bonn) PD. Dr. Wilfried Golte (University of Bonn)
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1994-2001 | Studies (Geograhy, diploma degree) Department of Geography, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University, Bonn, Germany Department of Geography, University of Perugia, Italy Main subject: Geography Subsidiary subjects: Biology, Urban development and Water management Additional focus (certified): "Ecology & Environment"
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| SCIENTIFIC CAREER | |
07/2007 - present | Research Associate (40%) at the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS) Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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09/2009 - 01/2012 | Postdoc (60%) at the Department of Geography, University of Bonn, Germany "Geomorphological and Environmental Research Group", Prof. Dr. Richard Dikau
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04/2007 - present | Research Associate at the Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Switzerland "Glaciology, Geomorphodynamics and Geochronology Group", Prof. Dr. Wilfried Haeberli
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10/2006-03/2007 | Postdoc at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), Birmensdorf, Switzerland "Mountain Hydrology and Torrents", Dr. Manfred Stähli
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09/2005 - 09/2006 | Postdoc at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), Birmensdorf, Switzerland Scholarship holder of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
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01/2005 - 08/2005 | Research Associate at the Department of Geography, University of Bonn, Germany DFG - Research Training Group 437 "Landform - a structured and variable boundary layer"
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12/2001 - 12/2004 | PhD-student at the Department of Geography, University of Bonn, Germany DFG - Research Training Group 437 "Landform - a structured and variable boundary layer"
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09/1999 - 11/2011 | Student assistant at the Department of Geography, University of Bonn, Germany "Geomorphology and Environment Group", Prof. Dr. Richard Dikau
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10/2008 - 08/1999 | Student assistant at theCenter for Development Research (ZEF Bonn) Department "Ecology and Resource Management", Prof. Dr. Paul L.G. Vlek
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Memberships
- Swiss Geomorphological Society (SGmG) (executive committee - president)
- Permafrost Monitoring Switzerland (PERMOS) (scientific committee - president)
- Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN) (former member of the executive committee)
- International Permafrost Association (IPA)
- European Geophysical Union (EGU)
- ESF Network PACE21
- ESF Network SEDIFLUX and SEDIBUD
- Glacial and Periglacial Hazards (GAPHAZ)
- Association of Tree Ring Research (ATR)
- Swiss Snow, Ice and Permafrost Society (SEP)
- Deutscher Arbeitskreis für Geomorphologie / DGfG e. V.
- AK Permafrost (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Polarforschung)
- Bonner Geographische Gesellschaft