Intern in the Field of Invasive Neobiota 100%

About the job

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Building Department Canton Zurich

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From January 2026

Intern in the Field of Invasive Neobiota

Experience everyday professional life. The Biosafety Section (zh.ch/neobiota) deals with biological risks in closed and open systems, with invasive, non-native organisms, so-called invasive neobiota, also playing a role. To support this, the Biosafety team is looking for an intern from early January 2026 for 6 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

Your tasks

During your internship, you will support the Biosafety Section in the field of neobiota. You will work with other cantonal offices, federal offices, municipalities, and private offices. In daily business, you will be involved in various cantonal as well as national projects and independently handle assignments.

Your profile

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, geography, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or similar fields.
• You have a quick grasp and an interdisciplinary approach to action and thinking.
• You are proficient in using ArcGIS and have solid species knowledge in botany.
• You master the German language confidently in spoken and written form at C2 level.

Ready for professional life?

During an internship at the Building Department, you will take on exciting and diverse tasks in your personal field of expertise and pave the way for your professional future - just 2 minutes from the main train station.

Your contact

Céline Weber

Scientific Staff Neobiota

+41 43 258 85 49

Scientific Staff Neobiota

+41 43 258 85 49

Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe, and attractive environment in the Canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, environmentally friendly disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. For this, 270 employees work day by day.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment.

We offer…

Meaningful work

Network

Workplace near main station

Your application process

Online application

Invitation to a telephone interview

Personal interview on site

Final decision