Internship or Civil Service in the Field of Wildlife Ecology (100)

Berner Fachhochschule

Zollikofen

Key information

Publication date:08 January 2026
Workload:100%
Place of work:Zollikofen

Job summary

Join our research team focusing on wildlife ecology and management.

Tasks

Participate in ecological research projects on wild ungulates.
Support fieldwork and data processing with a motivated team.
Conduct observations and disturbance experiments in mountainous areas.

Skills

Interest in wildlife behavior and relevant background preferred.
Ability to work independently and accurately in the field.
Comfortable in steep, rugged terrain.

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What you will do here

Participate in wildlife ecological research projects, focusing on wild ungulates & disturbance ecology
Support a motivating research team in fieldwork and data processing
Conduct observations and disturbance experiments on native wild ungulates in mountainous regions
Record human activities and their impact on the behavior and spatial use of wild ungulates
Digitize, prepare, and archive data

What you ideally bring with you

You have an interest in behavior, monitoring, and management of wildlife and preferably already possess corresponding basic knowledge
You work independently, carefully, and precisely
You move confidently in steep, inaccessible terrain

Some of our advantages upfront

Many contacts with young, curious people from all over the world who want to achieve something.
Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
Uncomplicated exchange even beyond departmental boundaries.
A casual, relaxed, and respectful atmosphere with plenty of helpfulness.
The BFH is a good address for all who want to advance professionally and a plus on the CV.

I will guide you through the
application process

Danielle Bachmann
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 36 37

The Bern University of Applied Sciences School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL)

At HAFL , a department of BFH, we connect people, nature, and technology for sustainable development. As a pioneering think tank, we produce and convey knowledge for today’s and tomorrow’s world – solid, fresh, flexible.