Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
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Scientific Employee Vegetation Ecology 60% (m/f/d)
- 24 March 2026
- 60%
- Birmensdorf
Job summary
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL, with around 600 employees, focuses on sustainable environmental use. This role offers a collaborative work environment and valuable benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct vegetation surveys and prepare data for analysis.
- Perform professional moss identifications in the lab.
- Assist in reporting and securing third-party funding.
Skills
- Master's degree in biology or environmental sciences required.
- Excellent knowledge of local vascular plants and mosses.
- Experience in publishing scientific articles essential.
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About the job
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, with around 600 employees, is part of the ETH domain. It deals with the sustainable use and protection of the environment as well as responsible management of natural hazards.
Scientific Employee Vegetation Ecology 60% (m/f/d)
The Biodiversity & Conservation Biology research unit studies the diversity of life in its various forms, from genetic diversity to species and ecosystem diversity and their interactions. It provides the basis for evidence-based nature conservation. The Habitat Dynamics group is looking for a scientific employee from June 1, 2026 on a fixed-term basis for 2 years (with the option of extension).
The Biotope Protection Switzerland Monitoring (WBS) is a long-term monitoring program that examines how biotopes of national importance (dry meadows and pastures, mires, floodplains) develop. Especially within the framework of the WBS, but also in other projects of the Habitat Dynamics group, large amounts of vegetation data are collected. In this position, you will be responsible for vegetation surveys and their preparation, professional moss identification in the laboratory, data analysis, and publication of results. In addition, you will assist with reporting to clients (FOEN, cantons) and acquiring third-party funding.
You have a master's degree in biology or environmental sciences. You have excellent knowledge of native vascular plants and mosses as well as their ecology, and you have experience in collecting vegetation data (vascular plants, mosses) in various habitats in Switzerland. You are proficient in analyzing vegetation data using the statistical environment R. Additional GIS skills are an advantage. Furthermore, you have experience publishing scientific articles as well as implementation articles. You work independently, are communicative, and a team player. You hold a category B driving license and have very good German and English skills, and preferably a good understanding of French.
Please send your complete application to Lorena Cadosch, Human Resources WSL, by submitting the required documents via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, Dr. Ariel Bergamini is available at Tel. +41 (0)44 739 23 32. Diversity and inclusion are lived values at WSL. We are committed to gender equality and promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
