Natural Sciences Internship 2026 at the Nature Museum of Graubünden in Chur

Publication date:15 December 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Chur

Job summary

Join the trilingual Grisons Canton as a nature sciences intern! Enjoy a dynamic work environment and rich cultural experiences.

Tasks

Collaborate on collection tasks like labeling and inventory.
Write articles and create themed exhibits for displays.
Conduct research and assist with visitor information services.

Skills

BSc/MSc in natural sciences required; reliable work ethic needed.
Teamwork skills and strong written German abilities.
Knowledge of another official language (Italian or Romansh) is a plus.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton of Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.

Natural Sciences Internship 2026 at the Nature Museum of Graubünden in Chur

Office of Culture | Nature Museum of Graubünden | 60-100% | Chur

For the Nature Museum of Graubünden within the Office of Culture, we are looking for an intern at 60 – 100% starting February 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Tasks

Collaboration on various collection-related tasks (including labeling and packing objects, inventory, electronic registration)
Writing articles about exhibition objects and thematic posters
Assisting with exhibition-related work, including setting up thematic showcases and preparing texts and captions
Research work related to specific topics
Work related to the herbarium: including processing herbariums, preparation, and reorganization
Assisting the visitor information service
Assisting with the live broadcast of the swift nest via the camera positioned in the nest
Support during guided tours for classes of all school levels

What we expect from you

Degree in a natural sciences discipline BSc / MSc (university, university of applied sciences)
Reliable and, after training, independent working method
Ability to work in a team
Good written expression skills in German
Knowledge of another official cantonal language (Italian or Romansh) is welcome

We look forward to receiving your online application and to meeting you.

If you have any questions, Stephan Liersch, scientific collaborator at the Nature Museum of Graubünden, is happy to assist you, tel. +41 (0)81 257 28 41, stephan.liersch@bnm.gr.ch.

Application deadline: December 28, 2025