CENU Scientific Officer

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 40-40% |

The contribution you can make

• Provide advice and support to the Swiss National Advisory Commission on Biotechnology (CENU) in the non-human sector
• Participate in Commission meetings as well as organize and prepare them at a substantive level
• Monitor, evaluate and prioritize scientific developments, ongoing legislative projects and executive tasks
• Provide advice to federal and cantonal authorities on ethical issues

What distinguishes you

• University degree in philosophy (philosophy of science and ethics); a doctorate constitutes a preferred qualification
• Research experience in the field of philosophy and ethics, combined with an excellent understanding of political dynamics and the legal context
• Autonomy, sense of responsibility and a strong service orientation
• Analytical approach and good communication skills
• Good active knowledge of at least one other official language and, if possible, passive knowledge of a third as well as excellent knowledge of English

In summary

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the subject of physical and mental health.

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

We safeguard the quality of life of 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 maintaining biodiversity. The FOEN is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We care about the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and we take responsibility for the successful development of our country through challenging projects. The FOEN offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to a sustainable Switzerland within a modern working environment.

Complementary information

Start of service: 1 June 2027 or a date to be agreed.

Questions about the workplace

Ariane Willemsen
Head of the CENU Secretariat
+41 79 728 21 60