Scientific-Technical Associate in Fruit Research

Wädenswil, Switzerland | 80-100% |

This is your contribution

• Coordinating activities in the RobustObst project with the project partners
• Developing and optimizing scientific methods to evaluate the robustness of fruit varieties, validating the methods in practical facilities
• Planning and implementing laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials including data collection, evaluation, and interpretation
• Establishing processes for efficient automated data management in variety testing
• Writing specialist articles, giving presentations at national and international specialist events
• Organizing project meetings and specialist conferences

What makes you unique

• University or university of applied sciences degree in agronomy, horticulture, biology, environmental sciences, or a related discipline
• Knowledge in data evaluation and data management with the software R, knowledge in the areas of fruit growing and fruit varieties is an advantage
• Enjoyment of laboratory activities, the design and supervision of trials, and practical field work
• Independent way of working, performance- and solution-oriented as well as a team player personality
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a manner appropriate to the target group
• Good knowledge of two official languages and English

In a nutshell

In the RobustObst project, you will develop new methods for variety testing in pome and stone fruit at the interface between laboratory and field. The focus is on evaluating resistance to diseases. In addition, you will develop efficient data management from data collection to the publication of results.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the welfare of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and contribute different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

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

Good food, healthy environment

Agroscope is the federal competence center for research in agriculture and food.
The researchers carry out their activities at various locations in Switzerland. The headquarters is Bern-Liebefeld (from 2026: Posieux FR). Agroscope is part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research WBF.

Additional information

The Extension Fruit Growing research group develops cultivation and plant protection strategies for environmentally friendly and economical production of quality fruit and tests fruit varieties regarding robustness and suitability for cultivation under Swiss conditions. It fulfills an important function as a bridge builder between basic research and fruit growing practice.

Questions about the position

Anita Schöneberg
Scientific-Technical Associate Extension Fruit Growing
+41 58 48 19320

Questions about the application

Raphaël Brandt
+41 58 46 37782