Research Associate Forest Health

Research Associate Forest Health Ittigen, Schweiz (and home office) | 80-80% This is the contribution you can make Develop strategies, instruments, and framework conditions in the area of risk management of native and non-native insects that threaten the forest Participate in the Eidg. Pflanzenschutzdienst Further develop and implement the national strategy for forest reproductive material Participate in national and international committees Work together with cantons, research, and practice Initiate and lead research projects and other projects This makes you unique University degree in forestry or environmental sciences or an education recognized as equivalent, as well as experience in the field of forest protection and forest health Several years of practical experience in the above subject areas Good knowledge of ecosystemic connections, forestry, and forest-relevant pests Experience with practical enforcement tasks in a canton is an advantage Proven project management experience Good active knowledge of at least a second official language and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language. Good active knowledge in English In a nutshell Commit yourself to the health of the forests and further develop the area of forest reproductive material. What we offer Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population. Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits Quality of life for today and tomorrow. The Bundesamt für Umwelt (BAFU) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air, and forest, for protection against natural hazards, and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Eidgenössischen Departements für Umwelt, Verkehr, Energie und Kommunikation (UVEK). We have an eye on the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and take responsibility for the successful development of our country in demanding projects. The BAFU offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment. Additional information Start date: or by arrangement. Questions about the position Knoblauch Sektionschefin (Co-Leitung) jpid91f74ccjm jit0623jm jiy26jm