University Intern in Hydro(geo)logy and water quality

• 24 August 2026
• 100%
• Internship
• Ittigen

Ittigen, Switzerland | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Support the division in the monitoring activities of surface water and groundwater quality
• Evaluate data relating to water quality, water temperature and the quantity of groundwater
• Manage metadata in the OFEV water database
• Provide support to other activities of the Hydrology division (for example, statistical analysis of hydrological data)

What makes you unique

• Master's in natural sciences or environmental engineering
• Good knowledge in data processing and environmental chemistry
• Good knowledge in hydrogeology, hydrology or geology is an advantage
• Knowledge in statistics and programming (R/Python) desirable
• Good active knowledge of a second official language, driver's license desired

In a few words

You will discover the work of the Hydrology division and contribute to the rigorous analysis and preparation of data on water quality and hydrology. You will thus contribute to the provision of important bases for the monitoring of water quality and hydrological observation.

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 benefits

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 responsibilities within demanding projects, we contribute to the smooth running 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: 01.01.2027 or to be agreed. Admission conditions:

• The obtaining of the degree (Bachelor or Master) must not date back more than 18 months before the start date.
• Duration of internship: 12 months maximum

Questions about the position

Flavio Malaguerra Head of the Hydrogeological Bases section +41 58 467 62 01