Research Associate Railway, Aircraft and Industrial Noise

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

Your contribution

• Draft opinions for the licensing authorities and the federal courts
• Lead research projects in the field of railway, aircraft and industrial noise
• Advise and inform private individuals, authorities and the media
• Prepare and accompany legislative work in connection with revisions of laws and ordinances

What makes you unique

• University degree preferably in engineering or another technical-scientific direction, ideally in the field of acoustics and vibrations
• Organizational 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 more 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 competencies and contribute different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (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 Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (UVEK).

We keep an eye on the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and take responsibility in demanding projects for the successful development of our country. BAFU 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.

Questions about the position

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