Scientific Collaborator Forestry Economics and Structures

Ittigen, Switzerland (and remote work) | 90-90%

What you can contribute to

• Help shape the future of the forest and wood sector: design and implement key measures of the Federal Council’s Comprehensive Strategy for Forest and Wood 2050 for the Swiss forestry economy
• Build links between practice, research, politics and administration: promote close collaboration between cantons, associations, other federal offices and higher education institutions
• Turn data into concrete concepts: analyse and interpret forestry economic data, develop decision-making bases, as well as provide technical monitoring and facilitate working groups

What makes you unique

• Holder of a university degree (ETH, university or university of applied sciences, bachelor or master) in forestry sciences with a specialisation in business management or economics; professional experience is an asset
• You successfully complete your projects: experience in project management, goal orientation, efficiency
• You have a sense of responsibility, organisation and service delivery and enjoy teamwork: ability to understand divergent interests and perspectives
• Ideally, knowledge of public administration, experience related to associations, understanding of political processes and economic interdependencies

In a few words

Put your expertise to work for the Swiss forest. We offer you a stimulating job focused on strategic issues of the Swiss forestry economy. Within interdisciplinary teams, you develop the foundations and programmes necessary for implementing the Federal Council’s Comprehensive Strategy for Forest and Wood 2050.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allow us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our collaborators on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Our quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest. FOEN 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 responsibilities within demanding projects, we contribute to the smooth running of the country. FOEN offers a modern working environment in which we can make a significant contribution to Switzerland’s sustainable development.

Additional information

Starting date: 01.11.2026 or by agreement.

Questions about the position

Alfred Walter Kammerhofer Head of Section, Wood Industry and Forestry Economics Section +41 58 463 03 08