Dr. Moritz Lehmann

Professor

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Biography

Moritz Lehmann is a Full Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Basel, specializing in biogeochemistry and microbial ecology. His research interests encompass Aquatic Biogeochemistry, Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry, organic geochemistry, and (paleo-)limnology. Moritz has undertaken significant roles including Head of the Department and has served on various academic boards. He was previously a Cox Visiting Professor at Stanford University and has held positions at other prestigious institutions including Princeton University and Université de Québec à Montréal. His extensive publication record reflects his contributions to understanding biogeochemical processes and their implications for ecosystem dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel

Full-time faculty position focusing on environmental science and biogeochemistry.

Head Department

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Basel • Basel

Leadership position overseeing the Department of Environmental Science.

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Basel • Basel

Tenured academic role with research and teaching responsibilities in environmental science.

Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Basel • Basel

Early academic role involving teaching and research in environmental science.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, USA

Conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of Geosciences.

Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

2004-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Université de Québec à Montréal • Montréal, Canada

Tenure-track position focusing on geochemistry and geodynamics.

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.