Specialist in Contaminants in Agriculture

About the job

Specialist in Contaminants in Agriculture (80-100%), in Lindau/ZH

Fixed-term from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2032

Expert knowledge that makes a difference in practice.
As an independent knowledge hub, Agridea has been proactively committed since 1958 to sustainable, down-to-earth solutions in the Swiss agricultural and food industry. The association with around 120 employees in Lindau, Lausanne, Bern and Cadenazzo connects a wide range of actors through its agronomic and methodological expertise and implements courses, projects, publications and software in strong partnerships. PFAS contamination presents agriculture with complex and new challenges. In this six-year fixed-term project position, you will contribute your expertise and develop practical solutions for dealing with contaminant pollution together with advisory services, specialist offices and agricultural enterprises.

These activities will inspire you

• You will actively participate in the development of a nationwide case management system for PFAS for affected agricultural enterprises.
• You analyse operational situations together with advisory services and specialist offices and derive concrete measures and roadmaps from them.
• Your knowledge flows into practical advisory bases, monitoring and knowledge transfer.
• In exchange with enterprises, specialist offices and research, you network expert knowledge and agricultural practice.

This is what distinguishes you

• A university or university of applied sciences degree in agronomy or a related field forms your professional basis.
• You are familiar with Swiss agriculture and have a good understanding of its structures and challenges.
• You analyse complex contexts confidently and translate them into understandable, practical solutions.
• Experience in consulting or project work, very good German skills as well as a structured and communicative working style complete your profile.

What you can look forward to

• Shape a future-relevant topic and make an effective contribution to Swiss agriculture.
• Look forward to a committed, internationally networked team where appreciation and genuine collaboration are lived.
• Flexible working conditions and home office options create space for a good work-life balance.

Questions about the position

Markus Rombach
Group Leader "Animal Husbandry"
Tel: +41 52 354 97 52

Questions about the application

Karin van Santen
Head of HR
Tel: +41 52 354 97 23

We look forward to your application.

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