Dr. Oliver Schilling

Professor

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Biography

Oliver Schilling is a Professor and Group Leader in Hydrogeology at the University of Basel. His research focuses on improving the conceptual quantitative understanding of surface water-groundwater interactions in diverse environments. He emphasizes the characterization of hydrogeological and ecohydrological processes, which are fundamental to his work. His approach integrates diverse hydrological and biogeochemical observations with integrated surface-subsurface hydrological models. Schilling's work in numerical modeling allows for simulating relevant fluxes and processes in a physically based manner, necessary for quantifying and predicting the behavior of hydrogeological systems. He is particularly advancing the use of novel hydrological tracer techniques for real-time measurements of tracers in the field, contributing significantly to the understanding of surface water-groundwater interactions, especially in gravely alluvial rivers used for drinking water production.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor & Group Leader

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Leading research in Hydrogeology.

Group Leader, Tracer Hydrogeology

2022-01-01 — Present

Eawag • Switzerland

Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

CHYN, Université de Neuchâtel • Switzerland

Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

NCGRT, Flinders University • Australia

SNFS Early Postdoc Mobility Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Université Laval • Canada

Postdoctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2017-12-01

CHYN, UniNe • Switzerland

PhD Student

2013-01-01 — 2017-01-01

CHYN, UniNe • Switzerland

Hydrogeologist

2012-01-01 — 2012-12-01

NTEC Environmental Technology • Australia

Research Assistant

2011-01-01 — 2012-12-01

WA Geothermal Centre of Excellence, CSIRO • Australia

Research Assistant

2010-01-01 — 2011-12-01

Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zürich • Switzerland

Internship

2010-01-01 — 2010-12-01

Ecohydrology, South Florida Water Management District • USA

Internship

2010-01-01 — 2010-12-01

Umwelt und Energie Luzern • Switzerland

Awards

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Prix Leon du Pasquier

2017-01-01

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.