Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
3 days ago
Technical Staff Member in Insect Taxonomy and Biodiversity Research 60% (m/f/d)
- 10 March 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Birmensdorf
Job summary
The Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL employs around 600 staff. Join a team focused on sustainable environmental use and natural hazard management.
Tasks
- Support a large field experiment studying insect diversity.
- Sort and identify collected insects at family and species levels.
- Organize and assist with multi-day fieldwork in Germany.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's in forestry, natural, or environmental sciences required.
- Excellent knowledge in insect taxonomy and systematics essential.
- Strong organizational skills and team-oriented communication needed.
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About the job
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, with around 600 employees, is part of the ETH domain. It deals with the sustainable use and protection of the environment as well as responsible management of natural hazards.
Technical Staff Member in Insect Taxonomy and Biodiversity Research 60% (m/f/d)
As part of a recently funded international SNF-WEAVE project, the research unit "Forest Health and Biotic Interactions" and its group " Forest Entomology " offer a fixed-term position from April 2026 for 2 years (with option for extension) as
You will support the project team in conducting fieldwork in a large-scale field experiment in Germany, where insect diversity in tree canopies is recorded. You will sort the collected insects by family and identify selected families to species level. You will be responsible for organizing the multi-day fieldwork in Germany and assist in its execution. Additionally, you will support insect behavior experiments, take care of our insect cultures, and perform leaf damage assessments.
You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in forest, natural, or environmental sciences and have excellent expertise in insect taxonomy and systematics. Experience with insect sampling and monitoring as well as intensive fieldwork is an advantage. You work carefully, have organizational talent, and are a flexible, team-oriented, and communicative personality. Essential requirements are that you enjoy working at the microscope as well as in the field (also under adverse weather conditions). Furthermore, you possess a category B driving license (CH) and have good oral and written skills in German and/or English.
Please send your complete application documents to Michèle Bucher, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the required documents via our website. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, Michael Eisenring, michael.eisenring(at)wsl.ch, is happy to assist you. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and to promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
Please send your complete application documents to Michèle Bucher, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the required documents via our website. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, Michael Eisenring, michael.eisenring(at)wsl.ch, is happy to assist you. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and to promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
