Scientific Employee in Agricultural Economics 80%

About the job

Are you interested in agriculture, politics and economic contexts? Do you want to not only follow agricultural policy decisions but actively help shape them? Then you are exactly right with us.

As the Swiss Farmers' Union, we are committed daily to local farming families and sustainable food production in Switzerland. In the Department of Economy, Education & International Affairs in Bern or Brugg, we are looking from September 2026 or by arrangement for a

scientific employee in agricultural economics 80%

Your contribution with us:

• You contribute to the further development of agricultural policy and work closely with our member organisations.
• You develop decision-making bases for current political matters.
• You engage with current issues in research and advisory services and maintain exchange with actors in agricultural research.
• You bring the perspective of agriculture where important decisions are made: with authorities, in political processes and in exchange with relevant stakeholders.

What you bring with you:

• Professional/university degree in agronomy, political science, economics or a comparable education.
• Interest in Swiss agricultural policy.
• Native French or German speaker with good knowledge of the other language.
• Analytical skills and initiative.
• Confident expression and enjoyment in exchange with different stakeholders.

Would you like to bring your passion for agriculture into a meaningful environment? With us, you can expect exciting and varied tasks, flexible working hours, a central location in the heart of Bern or Brugg, a family-like environment as well as attractive fringe benefits and other perks.

For questions, please contact Loïc Bardet, Head of the Department of Economy, Education & International Affairs, Tel. 056 462 50 12, loic.bardet@sbv-usp.ch and Michelle Schenk-Wyss, Head of Agricultural Economics, Tel. 056 462 50 08, michelle.schenk-wyss@sbv-usp.ch.

Interested? Karin Wisler, Head of HR, looks forward to your application.