Zürich
Scientific Staff Member Soil Protection 80%
- 11 September 2026
- 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a scientific employee in soil protection. Engage in meaningful work with a supportive team.
Tasks
- Develop and implement regulatory foundations for chemical soil protection.
- Monitor known and emerging soil contamination issues.
- Assess construction projects and advise stakeholders on soil matters.
Skills
- Hold a degree in natural sciences or a related field, with relevant experience.
- Strong communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Ability to work structured and maintain oversight on projects.
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About the job
use | protect | enable
Building Department Canton of Zurich
80%
Scientific Staff Member Soil Protection
The soils of Zurich are a basis of life and at the same time under pressure from diverse usage demands. In this role, you will strengthen knowledge about pollutants in the Soil Protection Unit, assist in establishing enforcement in the areas of PFAS, children's play areas, and pollutant contamination, and subsequently contribute to its implementation.
Your tasks
- You develop and implement enforcement foundations including data management and maps for chemical soil protection
- You monitor the development of known and new contaminations
- You assess soil-relevant construction projects and advise private individuals and authorities
- You issue requirements to control excavated soil and to prevent hazards from contaminated soils
Your profile
- You have a completed university of applied sciences/university degree with a scientific focus or in a related field
- You have professional experience in the field of chemical soil protection
- You take responsibility and think customer-oriented
- You communicate clearly and can convey complex contexts understandably
- You work in a structured, forward-looking manner and keep an overview even in demanding projects
What to expect
The Soil Protection Unit combines sound expertise with effective, practice-oriented enforcement.
Your contact
Daniela Oriet
Head of Department Soil Protection Unit
+41 43 259 31 37
Head of Department Soil Protection Unit
+41 43 259 31 37
Andreas Gubler
Section Head Soil Monitoring/Deputy Head of Department
+41 43 259 31 29
Section Head Soil Monitoring/Deputy Head of Department
+41 43 259 31 29
Dear recruitment agencies! 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 Landscape and Nature (ALN) fulfils diverse and forward-looking tasks for the Canton of Zurich in the areas of agriculture and forestry, nature and soil protection, sustainable food systems, as well as hunting and fishing.
If you associate us with a complicated, dusty administration, you are mistaken. We work collegially, straightforwardly, and performance-oriented. Flexible working hours and mobile working are as natural to us as the opportunity to develop professionally and personally. And this is only a few minutes from Zurich main station.
If you associate us with a complicated, dusty administration, you are mistaken. We work collegially, straightforwardly, and performance-oriented. Flexible working hours and mobile working are as natural to us as the opportunity to develop professionally and personally. And this is only a few minutes from Zurich main station.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Scope for creativity
Responsible activity
Mobile working / home office
Team
Your application process
We do without a cover letter, but please answer the two focus questions.
Pre-selection
First interview online
Second interview with business case
Final decision
