Expert in Geology

Wabern (and home office) | 80-100%

Your contribution

• Create, publish and update geological products in various formats (GIS, 3D models, maps, reports, etc.)
• Interpret geological information for the creation of models
• Coordinate and monitor projects and orders with external service providers (deadlines, services, budgets, etc.)
• Write and revise scientific publications
• Participate in geological projects as an expert and promote cooperation with internal and external partners (federal offices, cantons, universities, etc.)

What makes you unique

• University degree (Master or Doctorate) in Geology (or equivalent)
• At least 6 years of professional experience in the relevant fields
• Very good knowledge of the geology of Switzerland as well as good knowledge in using GIS (e.g., ArcGIS)
• Team-oriented personality with strong analytical skills and high problem-solving competence for complex issues
• Active knowledge of two official languages as well as English

In a nutshell

Are you a geologist and would you like to contribute your expertise in the field of cartography and 3D modeling using modern tools? Join us to develop geological 2D and 3D models of the Swiss Alps and make them accessible to professionals and the general public.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, 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 (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

swisstopo -- wissen wohin

swisstopo is the federal competence center for geoinformation. It is responsible for national surveying and coordinates the activities of the Confederation regarding geodata and geodata services. swisstopo provides its partners and customers with up-to-date, high-quality spatial reference data covering the entire territory of Switzerland and offers its products, for example, in the form of printed or digital national maps, as 3D models or web services.

The office is also the federal specialist authority for geology and the supervisory authority for official surveying.

swisstopo is committed to a good work-life balance. For this purpose, we have been certified with the Label Familie UND Beruf. We also live an open, participatory and collegial "Du" culture.

Additional information

Please apply via our application management system. To do this, click on <<Apply now>>.

Questions about the position

Oliver Kempf
Sub-process manager Mittelland
+41 58 469 05 73

Questions about the application