University Intern of the Water Division

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

The contribution you can make

• Evaluate construction projects from the perspective of groundwater protection, water morphology and ecology, as well as draft the related positions
• Collaborate on projects of the Water Management and bases for revitalization sections as well as Groundwater Protection
• Draft texts and short reports on water-related topics

What distinguishes you

• Master in natural sciences, geology, environmental sciences or geography
• Knowledge in the field of water ecology and/or groundwater protection
• Ability to draft well-structured texts
• Propensity for teamwork, autonomy and availability
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and, ideally, passive knowledge of a third

In summary

Would you like to keep waters in harmony with nature and clean? You will support the Water division in the areas of groundwater protection, delimitation of water reserve spaces and revitalization.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic 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 (UFAM) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the maintenance of biodiversity. UFAM is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DATEC).

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

Complementary information

Entry into service: 1 January 2027 or a date to be agreed.

Duration: limited to one year

The duration of the university internship is limited to one year. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit until the end of December 2027.

Conditions for university internships: Students and recent university graduates (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/studierende.html) (diploma obtained in the 12 months preceding entry into service)

Questions about the workplace

Michael Schärer
Head of Groundwater Protection Section
+41 58 464 79 43