Scientific Associate in hydraulic power remediation

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%
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Scientific Associate in hydraulic power remediation
Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%
What you can contribute to
Taking responsibility for the evaluation and financing of remediation projects concerning fish migration in various cantons of French-speaking Switzerland
Accompanying and advising various cantons of French-speaking Switzerland (and other stakeholders concerned) in the field of fish migration
Ensuring the role of specialist and interlocutor regarding technical questions related to the remediation of fish migration obstacles (e.g., dams, hydroelectric works, locks, weirs)
Leading the preparation and development of basic documents concerning the planning, application, and evaluation of measures relating to longitudinal connectivity and the remediation of hydroelectric works
Ensuring the coordination, at the federal level, of the implementation of the National Action Plan for the Doubs in the fields of hydraulic power remediation, fishing, and water protection
What makes you unique
Higher education degree in aquatic ecology (biology, environmental science, or engineering) or a degree in hydraulic engineering with good knowledge in the fields of aquatic ecology and/or fishing
Experience in aquatic ecology (planning, monitoring, or implementation of projects), ideally in the ecological remediation of hydraulic power
Experience and interest concerning the research, development, and evaluation of remediation measures in the field of fish migration
Experience in scientific environments, an administration, or a consulting firm as well as in project management
Autonomous, objective-oriented, and solution-seeking way of working, strong communication skills and team spirit
Very good command of French and good active knowledge of German
In a few words
You contribute to designing a sustainable use of hydraulic power and to restoring free fish migration in a targeted and efficient manner.
What we offer
Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
Diversity in everyday life: We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
Health at work: We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.
All advantages
Our quality of life for today and tomorrow.
The Federal Office for the Environment (OFEV) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable exploitation of natural resources such as soil, water, air, and forest. The OFEV is an office of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC). We are interested in today's Switzerland while preparing for tomorrow's. By assuming responsibility within demanding projects, we contribute to the proper functioning of the country. The OFEV offers a modern working environment in which we can contribute significantly to the sustainable development of Switzerland.
Additional information
Start date: or to be agreed.
Questions about the position
Monika Schaffner co-head of the Hydraulic Power – remediation section jpid816ee17jm jpit0937jm jpiy26jm