AGRIDEA
Lausanne
Head of the Arable Crops Thematic Area
- 13 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Native language), German (Fluent)
About the job
Head of the Arable Crops Thematic Area (80-100%), in Lausanne
Advancing arable crops. Sharing knowledge. Shaping the future.
Since 1958, Agridea has been committed as an independent knowledge platform for sustainable and pragmatic solutions in Swiss agriculture and food. With around 120 employees in Lindau, Lausanne, Bern and Cadenazzo, we network various stakeholders through our agronomic and methodological expertise, and we deliver courses, projects, publications as well as software in partnership.
Want to contribute to the future of arable crops in Switzerland? With us, you develop projects, bring together field actors and circulate knowledge. A varied role, with a good degree of freedom and a nationwide network.
These activities interest you
- Develop the arable crops area, coordinate group activities and initiate innovative projects
- Organise and lead technical days and national training sessions on arable crops, plant protection and soil
- Coordinate national updates of technical information and contribute to the development of technical sheets and digital tools
- Strengthen networks and exchange platforms and promote collaboration between specialised services throughout Switzerland
What characterises you
- Degree in agricultural engineering or equivalent training, with solid knowledge in arable crops, soil and plant protection
- Experience in project management, initiative and a desire to realise new ideas
- Organisational skills, interpersonal ease and enjoyment in collaborating with specialists from different backgrounds
- French as mother tongue and willingness to communicate also in German - perfect mastery not required
What awaits you
- Space to propose your ideas, launch new themes and take on responsibilities
- A varied field of activity between food, agriculture, training and network development
- An interdisciplinary team and collaboration that creates links between areas of expertise and linguistic regions
Questions about the position
Jean-François Vonnez
Deputy Group Leader
Plant Production, Environment
Tel: +41 21 619 44 38
Deputy Group Leader
Plant Production, Environment
Tel: +41 21 619 44 38
Questions about your application
Karin van Santen
HR Manager
Tel: +41 52 354 97 23
HR Manager
Tel: +41 52 354 97 23
We look forward to receiving your application.
Only unsolicited applications will be considered.
