Dr. Oliver Schilling

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Biography

Oliver Schilling is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel, focusing on hydrogeology and the interactions between surface water and groundwater. His research aims to enhance the conceptual and quantitative understanding of these interactions across diverse environments, supported by the characterization of hydrogeological and ecohydrological processes. His work involves integrated modelling and the development of novel hydrological tracer techniques such as environmental DNA and noble gas measurements. Schilling currently leads efforts that utilize these innovative tracer techniques to advance the simulation of surface water-groundwater systems, with a specific attention towards real-time measurements and the dynamics of these systems in relation to drinking water production in Switzerland and Europe. He has held numerous academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Group Leader of Hydrogeology at the University of Basel, and has been involved in various significant research and educational initiatives throughout his career. Schilling's dedication to advancing the field of hydrogeology is evident from his involvement with the Swiss Groundwater Network and editorial roles in academic publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor & Group Leader

— Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Leading research in hydrogeology and surface water-groundwater interactions.

Group Leader

— Present

Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology) • Switzerland

Overseeing research in tracer hydrogeology.

Research Fellow

— Present

CHYN, Université de Neuchâtel • Switzerland

Conducting research in hydrological processes.

Research Fellow

— Present

NCGRT, Flinders University • Australia

Engaged in groundwater research.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

CHYN, Université de Neuchâtel • Switzerland

Research in hydrogeology.

PhD Student

— Present

CHYN, Université de Neuchâtel • Switzerland

Pursuing doctoral studies in hydrogeology.

Hydrogeologist

— Present

NTEC Environmental Technology • Australia

Hydrogeological assessments.

Research Assistant

— Present

WA Geothermal Centre of Excellence, CSIRO • Australia

Supporting geothermal research.

Research Assistant

— Present

Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zürich • Switzerland

Assisting in environmental engineering projects.

Intern

— Present

South Florida Water Management District • USA

Internship in ecohydrology.

Intern

— Present

Umwelt und Energie Luzern • Switzerland

Internship focusing on hydrology.

Awards

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Prix Leon du Pasquier Louis Perrier

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SNSF Early Postdoc Mobility Fellowship

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.