Scientific-Technical Staff Member in Fruit Research

About the job

Wädenswil, Switzerland | 80-100% |

How you can contribute

• Coordinating activities in the RobustObst project with project partners
• Developing and optimising scientific methods to assess the robustness of fruit varieties, validating the methods in practical facilities
• Planning and conducting laboratory, greenhouse and field trials including data collection, evaluation and interpretation
• Establishing processes for efficient automated data management in variety testing
• Writing specialist articles, giving presentations at national and international professional events
• Organising project meetings and specialist conferences

What makes you unique

• University or university of applied sciences degree in agronomy, horticulture, biology, environmental sciences or a related discipline
• Knowledge of data analysis and data management with R software, knowledge in the areas of fruit growing and fruit varieties is an advantage
• Enjoyment of laboratory work, designing and supervising trials and practical fieldwork
• Independent working style, performance- and solution-oriented as well as a team player
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a target group-appropriate manner
• Good knowledge of two official languages and English

In a nutshell

In the RobustObst project, you develop new methods for variety testing in pome and stone fruit at the interface between laboratory and field. The focus is on assessing resistance to diseases. In addition, you develop efficient data management from data collection to publication of results.

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 at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Good food, healthy environment

Agroscope is the federal competence centre for research in agriculture and food. The researchers carry out their activities at various locations in Switzerland. The headquarters is in Bern-Liebefeld (from 2026: Posieux FR). Agroscope is part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.

Additional information

The Extension Fruit Growing research group develops cultivation and plant protection strategies for environmentally friendly and economical production of quality fruit and tests fruit varieties for robustness and suitability for cultivation under Swiss conditions. It fulfils an important role as a bridge between basic research and fruit growing practice.

Questions about the position

Anita Schöneberg
Scientific-Technical Staff Member Extension Fruit Growing
+41 58 48 19320

Questions about the application

Raphaël Brandt
+41 58 46 37782