Scientific Associate for the Ethics Committee

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 40-40% |

What you can contribute

• Support and advise the Federal Ethics Committee for Biotechnology in the non-human field
• Prepare the agenda for the commission meetings, coordinate them, and participate in them
• Monitor scientific developments, legislative projects, and executive tasks, evaluate them, and prioritize them
• Advise federal and cantonal authorities on ethical issues

What makes you unique

• Graduate degree in philosophy (philosophy of science and ethics), ideally with a doctorate
• Research experience in the fields of philosophy and ethics, deep understanding of political and legal processes
• Autonomy, sense of responsibility, and service culture
• Analytical spirit and great communication skills
• Good active knowledge of at least a second official language and, ideally, passive knowledge of a third official language as well as very good knowledge of English

In a few words

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 every day 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 (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 (OFEV) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable exploitation of natural resources such as soil, water, air, and forests. 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 taking on responsibility 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: 1 June 2027 or to be agreed

Questions about the position

Ariane Willemsen
secretary of the CENH
+41 79 728 21 60