Scientific Assistant (m/f/d)
Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft (WSL)
Birmensdorf
Key information
- Publication date:07 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Birmensdorf
Job summary
The Swiss Federal Institute WSL focuses on sustainable environmental use. Join a dynamic team dedicated to environmental protection.
Tasks
- Investigate nitrogen balance in European forest ecosystems.
- Extract and analyze nitrate and ammonium from liquid samples.
- Conduct laboratory work with advanced techniques at WSL Birmensdorf.
Skills
- Recent Bachelor's or Master's in environmental sciences or related fields.
- Familiarity with laboratory work and sample documentation.
- Strong organizational skills and good English proficiency.
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The Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL employs around 600 staff and is part of the ETH domain. It focuses on the sustainable use and protection of the environment as well as responsible management of natural hazards.
Scientific Assistant (m/f/d)
The research unit Forest and Soil Ecology investigates the impact of environmental changes on the functioning of forest ecosystems. In the Soil Biogeochemistry group, we are looking for a
3-month (immediate start or by arrangement) position as part of an SNF-funded project (PI: Peter Waldner) to study the nitrogen balance in forest ecosystems in Europe. We aim to measure the stable isotopic signature of nitrates and ammonium in precipitation as well as in soil solutions from a large number of long-term forest observation samples. The main tasks include the extraction of nitrate and ammonium from liquid samples and the determination of leaf properties. All methods and measurements will be conducted in state-of-the-art laboratories at WSL Birmensdorf. Additionally, occasional fieldwork in Swiss forests may be required.
You have recently completed or are about to complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. You find it easy to handle large sample volumes and document them, and you are already familiar with laboratory work. With your independent, structured, and precise working style, as well as your good organizational skills, you bring the ideal prerequisites for this position. Furthermore, you have good English language skills.
Please send your complete application to Peter Waldner by submitting the required documents through our application portal. Applications via email or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, Peter Waldner (peter.waldner@wsl.ch) is happy to assist you. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and promoting an open and inclusive work environment.
Please send your complete application to Peter Waldner by submitting the required documents through our application portal. Applications via email or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, Peter Waldner (peter.waldner@wsl.ch) is happy to assist you. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and promoting an open and inclusive work environment.
