Research Associate Forest Management & Structures

This is your contribution • Shaping the future of forest and wood: Conception and implementation of central measures of the Federal Council's Integral Forest and Wood Strategy 2050 for Swiss forest management • Building bridges between practice, science, politics and administration: Close cooperation with cantons, associations, other federal offices and universities • Transforming data into practical concepts: Analysis and interpretation of forest economic data, development of decision-making bases, technical support and leadership of working groups What makes you unique • You have a university degree in forest sciences with a business administration focus or economics, practical experience is an advantage • You bring projects to their goal: Thanks to your experience in project management, you implement projects in a goal-oriented, efficient manner with a view to concrete results • You take responsibility and enjoy working in a team: As a performance-oriented personality, you convince through team spirit, organizational skill and the ability to incorporate different interests and perspectives • Knowledge of public administration at federal or cantonal level, experience in association work as well as an understanding of political processes and economic contexts are an advantage What we offer • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. Quality of life for today and tomorrow. The Bundesamt für Umwelt (BAFU) 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 Eidgenössisches Departement für Umwelt, Verkehr, Energie und Kommunikation (UVEK). We have an eye on the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and take responsibility in demanding projects for the successful development of our country. The BAFU offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.