Scientific Assistant Spatial Planning 80 - 100 % (w/m/d)

Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL The Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL belongs to the ETH domain with around 600 employees. It deals with the sustainable use and protection of the environment as well as with a responsible handling of natural hazards. The Landscape Dynamics research unit investigates patterns, causes and processes of landscape change. As part of a project for the implementation of the urban sprawl indicator, the Land Use Systems research group is looking for a Scientific Assistant Spatial Planning 80 - 100 % (w/m/d) starting from 1 February 2027 for a period of eight months. Together with the Federal Office for Spatial Development and other partners, the WSL has developed an indicator with which the extent of urban sprawl can be measured in various spatial perimeters, from one hectare to the whole of Switzerland. This indicator is very well established in Switzerland's monitoring systems ( ), but also has a lot of potential for local and regional spatial planning. Its use in practice is to be supported by means of instructions and workshops. Your tasks are the preparation of the necessary course materials and the implementation of corresponding practice workshops. For this purpose, you will survey the needs of the target groups by means of interviews and develop illustrative practical examples for the use of the indicator for planning scenarios with the corresponding QGIS plugin. You will prepare the course materials in German and French and form a network with practitioners for the implementation of 4 - 6 practice workshops in German or French. You have a Master's degree in Geography or a related field. You know Swiss spatial planning well and have in-depth experience with spatial analyses with QGIS. You speak German fluently and have good knowledge of the French language. Experience in teaching and in organizing workshops is an advantage. You work independently, have good organizational as well as communicative skills and are highly motivated for cooperation with planning practice. Please address your complete application to Beatrice Lamprecht, Human Resources WSL, by submitting the required documents (motivation letter, CV, MSc diploma, 2 reference contacts) via our application portal. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. [Anna Hersperger](< >) is happy to answer any questions or provide further information. At the WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality as well as to promoting an open and inclusive working climate. [Apply online now](< >) Zürcherstrasse 111, CH-8903 Birmensdorf [Website](< >) [Company video](< >) j4id10460042jm j4it1044jm j4iy26jm