University Intern Invasive Alien Species

About the job

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

How you can contribute

• Conduct research and analyses that serve the monitoring of alien species and the adaptation of legal frameworks
• Support coordination and monitoring tasks in this area
• Prepare statements on invasive alien species within the framework of environmental impact assessments
• Participate in and/or organise working groups and expert conferences on the topic of invasive alien species
• Respond to enquiries about invasive alien species

What makes you unique

• Master's degree in natural sciences, especially biology, political science, law, or economics
• Knowledge and skills in communication and stakeholder management
• Enjoy conceptual and analytical thinking as well as an interest in the work of public administration
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and, if possible, passive knowledge of a third official language
• Good IT skills

In a nutshell

You make an active contribution to the monitoring and control of invasive alien species in Switzerland and strengthen the Soil and Biotechnology Department in these tasks.

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 the 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 challenging 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

Duration: 1 year fixed-term

Preference will be given to applicants who can commit until the end of December 2027.

Conditions for the university internship: Students and university graduates
The degree (Bachelor or Master) must not be older than 18 months at the start of the position.

Questions about the position

Ms Anne-Laure Fragnière
Deputy Head of Biosafety and Control Section
+41 58 465 86 29 (until 30.10.2026)

Mr Basil Gerber
Head of Biosafety and Control Section
+41 58 463 03 50 (from 02.11.2026)