Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
2 days ago
Student Assistant in Digital Urban and Spatial Planning 20% (m/f/d)
- Publication date:16 October 2025
- Workload:20%
- Place of work:Birmensdorf
Job summary
The Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL focuses on sustainable environmental use. Join a collaborative team to explore digital planning transformations.
Tasks
- Assist in research analyzing data related to land systems.
- Conduct literature reviews to support project objectives.
- Help organize and facilitate workshops for team discussions.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's student in relevant fields like geography.
- Fluent communication in German and English is essential.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods.
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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.
Student Assistant in Digital Urban and Spatial Planning 20% (m/f/d)
The research unit Landscape Dynamics examines patterns and processes of land systems and their dynamics on various spatial and temporal scales. As part of the SNF-funded project "DISCLOSE - The digital transformation of planning," the Land Use Systems group is looking for a committed and qualified person from January 1, 2026 for a duration of up to one year to support our interdisciplinary team as
The research project investigates how digital technologies and data change spatial planning practice and what impact this has on key values such as transparency, fairness, and efficiency. The goal is to develop a theoretical model that describes the interaction of people, technologies, and planning processes and provides the basis for a reflective digitalization of planning. Your tasks include collaborating in the research team, especially preparing and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, and supporting workshops.
You are enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in a relevant field such as spatial planning, geography, urban studies, or social sciences. You are interested in topics of urban and spatial planning and their connection to digitalization and have basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. You communicate fluently in German and English, work independently, carefully, and reliably, and are characterized by team orientation and communication skills.
We offer the opportunity to work in an exciting interdisciplinary research project with a collegial and appreciative working atmosphere. You can generally arrange your working hours freely; however, some coordination with other employees is expected.
We offer the opportunity to work in an exciting interdisciplinary research project with a collegial and appreciative working atmosphere. You can generally arrange your working hours freely; however, some coordination with other employees is expected.
Please send your complete application to Prof. Dr. Anna Hersperger, group leader, by submitting the required documents via our application portal. Applications by email or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, Prof. Dr. Anna Hersperger is available at Tel. +41 (0)44 739 25 15. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
