Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
9 hours ago
Intern Soil Chemistry 80-100% (m/f/d)
- Publication date:13 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Birmensdorf
About the job
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 Soil Chemistry 80-100% (m/f/d)
The Forest and Soil Ecology research unit studies the functioning of forests and soils under the influence of environmental changes. The Soil Functions and Dynamics group is looking for a 1 January 2026 or by agreement, limited to 6 months, a
Within the DRYMET project, which researches the risks of heavy metals for drinking water quality, you will support the project leader in developing methods for field experiments as well as in analyzing soil samples. Your tasks include assisting with experiments involving soil and soil solutions, sampling and preparing samples for various analyses, and performing UV-Vis spectrophotometric analyses. You will analyze the data together with the project leader. In addition, you will support fieldwork in spring at our stations, mainly in southern Switzerland. In an open, collegial atmosphere, we offer you the opportunity to gain insights into various aspects of soil functions.
The prerequisite for this internship is a completed master’s or bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or chemistry. You have already worked in a laboratory and can speak fluent English or German. The ability and willingness to learn quickly and work independently characterize you.
Please send your complete application to Dr. Prachi Joshi by submitting the required documents via our application portal. Applications by email or post will not be considered. For questions, Dr. Joshi (prachi.joshi@wsl.ch), Tel. +41 (0)44 739 22 66, will be happy to assist you. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
