Scientific Associate Environmental Economics

This is your contribution • Lead projects in the subject areas of resource efficiency, circular economy, and market-based instruments • Analyze international framework conditions regarding circular economy • Conceptually further develop requirements for the resource efficiency of products • Collaborate with other offices and cantons as well as industry organizations in the field of circular economy and resource conservation What makes you unique • University degree (Master), preferably in economics or environmental natural sciences • Several years of professional experience in the subject area of circular economy in the private sector, authorities, or science • Good knowledge of environmental policy instruments and political processes • Project management experience, (thematic) flexibility, meticulous way of working, as well as enjoyment of working in teams and networks • Good active knowledge of at least a second official language and, if possible, passive knowledge of a third official language, good English skills 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 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.