University Intern in Circular Economy and Cross-Border Waste Transport

About the job

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% |

How you can contribute

• Coordinate and edit changes to regulations, implementation aids and other publications
• Evaluate consultations on various regulations and implementation aids in the waste sector
• Organise and conduct meetings to revise the legal framework
• Support projects to strengthen the circular economy
• Support projects for the digitalisation of enforcement tasks and optimisation of workflows

What makes you unique

• University or university of applied sciences degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry or a related field
• Interest in political processes and enjoyment in collaborating with various stakeholders from administration, politics and business
• Analytical thinking, independent working and good written communication skills
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language

In a nutshell

You will support our team in evaluating consultations as well as revising regulations and implementation aids.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We have Switzerland of today and tomorrow in mind and take responsibility for the successful development of our country in demanding projects. FOEN offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.

Admission requirements:

• The degree (Bachelor or Master) must not be older than 18 months at the start of the position
• Internship duration: max. 12 months

Questions about the position

André Hauser
Section Head Industrial Waste
+41 58 463 13 35