Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
Intern Soil Chemistry 80-100% (f/m/d)
- 05 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Birmensdorf
Job summary
Join WSL, a leader in environmental research, for an internship. Gain hands-on experience in soil chemistry and support vital projects.
Tasks
- Assist in laboratory experiments simulating climate events.
- Conduct analyses of soil samples and aqueous samples.
- Evaluate experimental data and contribute to research outcomes.
Skills
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental sciences or chemistry required.
- Basic lab experience and proficiency in English or German.
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
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About the job
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
Intern Soil Chemistry 80-100% (f/m/d)
The Research Unit Forest and Soil Ecology investigates the functions of forests and soils under global environmental change. The Soil Functions and Dynamics group is offering a five-month position starting on 1 October 2026 or by agreement as an
Within the project DRYMET that seeks to quantify risks from heavy metals to drinking water resources, you will support the project leader in laboratory column experiments that simulate extreme climate events. Your duties will include setting up and running experiments with soil cores, taking samples, separating them into size fractions, and preparing them for analysis. You will conduct UV-Vis spectrophotometric and organic carbon analyses of aqueous samples. You will also support the evaluation of the experimental data, thereby contributing to the complete research process. Depending on your background and interests, there will be opportunities to gain knowledge on various aspects of soil functioning.
For this internship, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental sciences or chemistry is required along with basic experience working in a laboratory. Working proficiency in English or German is essential. The ability to learn quickly and work independently is highly valued.
Please address your complete application to Dr Prachi Joshi, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr Joshi (E-Mail schreiben), phone +41 (0)44 739 22 66, will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. WSL is committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. We actively promote gender equality and foster an open, inclusive work environment.
