Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
Apprentice IT Specialist EFZ, Platform Development Specialisation (m/f/d)
- 16 July 2026
- 100%
- Birmensdorf
Job summary
Join the WSL, a leading research institute in environmental sustainability. Exciting opportunity in IT awaits!
Tasks
- Support installation, maintenance, and repair of IT systems.
- Assist users with computer applications and troubleshoot issues.
- Collaborate with a team of IT specialists to ensure smooth operations.
Skills
- Completed secondary education and interest in IT required.
- Strong technical understanding and logical thinking.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
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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 is concerned with the sustainable use and protection of the environment as well as responsible management of natural hazards.
Apprentice IT Specialist EFZ, Platform Development Specialisation (m/f/d)
The IT unit installs, maintains and repairs all types of IT systems and supports customers with computer applications. For the start of apprenticeship 2027 we are looking for a
Are you interested in the exciting world of IT? Then you are exactly right with us! In a team of IT specialists, you will be jointly responsible for planning, installing and maintaining complex computer systems. You ensure that the IT systems run smoothly and help users with computer problems.
You have completed district or secondary school and are interested in computer science. Your strengths include quick comprehension and the ability to combine information, good imagination, technical understanding and logical thinking. You have a sense of humour, can express yourself well orally and in writing in German and English, and enjoy working independently, precisely and with concentration. In addition, you enjoy working in a service-oriented manner in an international team.
What to expect with us:
- Attractive employment conditions with 6 weeks’ holiday
- Exciting and varied activities
- Innovative and experimental environment in an international research setting
- Good working atmosphere in a small, family-like team with regular events
- Modern office workplace with good public transport connections
- Coverage of school material costs
- Company laptop for work and school
- Deepening of school modules in the company
- Additional internal training programme and course offerings from the ETH research institutes
Please send your complete application including Multi-Check to Michelle Fischer, Human Resources WSL, by submitting the required documents online via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered. For questions, the vocational trainers Jennifer Commons, jenny.commons(at)wsl.ch and Christian Wessalowski, christian.wessalowski(at)wsl.ch, will be happy to assist you. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and the promotion of an open and inclusive working environment.
