Scientific Employee Railway, Aircraft and Industrial Noise

About the job

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 90-90%

You can contribute in this role

• Draft statements for the approval authorities and the federal courts
• Lead research projects in the field of railway, aircraft and industrial noise
• Advise and inform private individuals, authorities and media
• Prepare and accompany legislative work related to law and ordinance revisions

What makes you unique

• University degree preferably in engineering sciences or another technical-scientific field, ideally in acoustics and vibrations
• Organisational talent, analytical ability, political sensitivity, negotiation skills
• Good editorial skills and networked thinking
• High social competence, outgoing and cooperative
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and knowledge of a third official language

In a nutshell

Commit yourself to protecting the population from noise and advocate for more peace and better quality of life.

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

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 today’s and tomorrow’s Switzerland 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

Starting date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.

Questions about the position

Alfred Fischer
Section Head Railway, Aircraft & Industrial Noise
+41 58 462 68 93