Intern in Social Science Environmental Research (m/f/d)
Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
Key information
- Publication date:08 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Birmensdorf
Job summary
The Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL focuses on sustainable environmental use. Join a dynamic team addressing natural hazards and promoting environmental protection.
Tasks
- Support the project leader in empirical landscape application.
- Conduct qualitative interviews and lead focus group workshops.
- Assist in designing and analyzing a public survey on risk awareness.
Skills
- Master's degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Sociology, or Psychology.
- Knowledge in qualitative and quantitative social research.
- Fluent in German, with independent and careful working ability.
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The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research 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.
Intern in Social Science Environmental Research (m/f/d)
The research unit Economics and Social Sciences addresses economic, institutional, and societal questions related to WSL research topics such as landscape, natural resources, spatial development, and natural hazards and is looking for, as part of a survey of the Swiss population on risk awareness and precautionary behavior regarding natural hazards, starting November 1, 2025 or by agreement, a fixed-term position for 6 months
During the internship, you will support the project leader in the empirical application of a constructivist landscape approach using the case study of Davos. This includes conducting qualitative interviews, accompanying focus group workshops, and assisting in the design, implementation, and analysis of a population survey.
Requirements for this internship include a completed master's degree in geography, environmental sciences, sociology, or psychology. In addition, you have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative social research and GIS, speak and write fluent German, and have the ability to work independently and carefully.
Requirements for this internship include a completed master's degree in geography, environmental sciences, sociology, or psychology. In addition, you have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative social research and GIS, speak and write fluent German, and have the ability to work independently and carefully.
Please send your application to Matthias Buchecker by submitting the required documents through our application portal. Applications by email or postal mail will not be considered. He is available for questions at: mailto: ( matthias.buchecker(at)wsl.ch ),Tel. 044 739 23 60.At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
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