Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
Internship Science Communication
- 28 October 2026
- 100%
- Birmensdorf
Job summary
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL focuses on sustainable environmental use. Join us for a dynamic internship opportunity!
Tasks
- Write engaging texts in German for online and print media.
- Assist with managing WSL's social media channels.
- Support the creation of multimedia content for various platforms.
Skills
- Recent Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific field or communication.
- Excellent German language skills are a must.
- Familiarity with MS Office and a team-oriented mindset.
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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.
Internship Science Communication
The Communications Unit is responsible for public relations as well as internal communication for the entire WSL, advises researchers on communication matters and supports them in knowledge transfer. For the group at the headquarters in Birmensdorf, we offer a fixed-term position from January 2027 or by arrangement for 6 months
You write texts in German for online and print, especially news texts for the website www.wsl.ch, but also for our internal house newspaper and for the WSL magazine Diagonal. In addition, you help manage the WSL social media channels, support the group in creating multimedia content and take on routine tasks in the area of the WSL web presence.
You have recently completed your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a natural science discipline or in the field of communication/journalism and now want to enter science communication. Ideally, you already have some writing experience and are familiar with MS Office. You have a quick grasp, are service-oriented and feel comfortable in a team. Excellent German skills are a prerequisite, good English skills are desired, and good French skills are a plus.
Please send your complete application to Lisa Bose, Communications WSL, by submitting the required documents via our application portal. For questions, she is happy to assist you at Tel. +41 (0)44 739 22 44. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and to promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
