Scientific Associate in Hydraulic Power Remediation

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Take responsibility for the evaluation and financing of remediation projects concerning fish migration in various cantons of French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland
• Accompany and advise various cantons of French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland (as well as other stakeholders involved) in the field of fish migration
• Act as a specialist and interlocutor for technical questions relating to the remediation of fish migration obstacles (e.g., dams, hydroelectric works, locks, weirs)
• Coordinate energy policy files within the Waters division and represent it to internal and external bodies
• Co-lead the preparation and development of application documents relating to the financing of remediation measures (fish migration, locks, bedload regime) and answer questions on the financing of remediation projects
• Lead the processing of political files related to the financing of hydraulic power remediation

What makes you unique

• Higher education degree in water ecology (biology, environmental science or engineering) or a degree in hydraulic engineering with good knowledge in the fields of water ecology and/or fisheries
• Experience in water ecology (planning, monitoring or implementation of projects), ideally in the ecological remediation of hydraulic power
• Experience and interest in energy policy and financial law issues
• Experience in scientific environments, an administration or a consulting firm as well as in project management
• Autonomous, goal-oriented and solution-seeking way of working, strong communication skills and team spirit
• Good active knowledge of a second official language and, ideally, knowledge of a third official language

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 issues related to physical or mental health.

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

Our quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable exploitation of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest. FOEN is an office of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We are interested in the Switzerland of today while preparing for that of tomorrow. By taking on responsibilities within the framework of demanding projects, we contribute to the smooth running of the country. FOEN offers a modern working environment in which we can contribute significantly to the sustainable development of Switzerland.

Additional information

Start date: 01.11.2026 or to be agreed.

Questions about the position

Monika Schaffner
co-head of the Hydraulic power -- remediations section
+41 58 464 77 81