Dr. Lisa Bröder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Bröder is a lecturer at ETH Zurich, focusing on Earth and Planetary Sciences. She has a notable research background in the dynamics of ecosystems, particularly the interactions between socio-cultural and environmental factors in Arctic habitats. Her recent projects include funding from the BNP Paribas Foundation to study coastal habitats in the Arctic and contributions to various expeditions in Greenland, which explore the impacts of climate change. Bröder has held multiple research positions, including a postdoctoral role at ETH Zurich and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and has earned her PhD in Applied Environmental Science from Stockholm University. Her work addresses critical issues such as permafrost carbon dynamics and the degradation of organic matter in Arctic ecosystems. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary research connecting environmental science and human impact, making significant contributions to our understanding of Arctic biogeosciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

2021-01-01 — 2024-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducting research in the Department of Earth Sciences, focusing on the interactions of climate change and Arctic ecosystems.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2020-01-01 — 2021-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Investigated permafrost carbon dynamics and other biogeoscientific themes.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Researched environmental science topics related to climate change.

PhD Student

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Stockholm University • Stockholm, Sweden

Focused on transport and degradation of organic matter released from permafrost.

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.