Scientific Assistant in the Field of Spatial Data Collection 80-100% (m/f/d)
Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft (WSL)
Birmensdorf
Key information
- Publication date:07 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Birmensdorf
Job summary
The WSL is a leading research institute with 600 staff focused on sustainable environmental use. Join a dynamic team dedicated to promoting biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Tasks
- Collect national and cantonal data to support biodiversity efforts.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative spatial data analyses.
- Prepare findings for workshops with diverse stakeholders.
Skills
- Master's in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of ecology and data collection experience.
- Proficient in GIS and spatial analysis using R.
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The Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape 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.
Scientific Assistant in the Field of Spatial Data Collection 80-100% (m/f/d)
The research unit Biodiversity and Conservation Biology investigates the diversity of life in its various forms, from genetic diversity to species and habitat diversity as well as their interactions. As part of the project "RAVEN" of the National Research Program "Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (NFP 82)", the group Habitat Dynamics is looking for a position starting November 1, 2025 or by agreement, limited to 1 year.
You will collect national and cantonal data for two regions in Switzerland related to the promotion of biodiversity in agriculture, forests, and settlements, which will be incorporated into a project on social learning. You will conduct qualitative and quantitative spatial data analyses and prepare the results for workshops with various stakeholders and researchers. You will communicate your findings to internal and external stakeholders and participate in the development of a system model.
You hold a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, or related fields and have very good knowledge in ecology. Additionally, you have experience in data collection and solid knowledge of data analysis with GIS and spatial analyses in R. You are skilled in presenting your work to various stakeholders and have a strong interest in transdisciplinary research. Very good German and English skills are essential. You are proactive, committed, and communicative, enjoy working independently as well as in an international and interdisciplinary team.
Please send your complete application to Michèle Bucher, Human Resources WSL, by submitting the required documents through our application portal. Applications via email or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, please contact Sabine Fink, Tel. +41 (0)44 739 2836. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and promoting an open and inclusive work environment.
