Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
3 days ago
Intern for Field Surveys (m/f/d)
- 25 February 2026
- 100%
- Internship
- Birmensdorf
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.
Intern for Field Surveys (m/f/d)
For the project TreeGD, funded by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), which investigates the genetic diversity of forest trees in Switzerland, the research unit " Biodiversity and Conservation Biology ", and its group " Ecological Genetics " from May 2026 offers two fixed-term positions for 2 months as
Together with other project staff, you will carry out the sampling of trees at forest sites throughout Switzerland. You will record site factors and collect leaf samples for subsequent DNA analyses.
You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, environmental sciences, or an equivalent education. You have a good grasp and enjoy working outdoors, even under difficult conditions. If possible, you bring knowledge of tree species (species identification, site assessment). You work carefully and precisely and are a team-oriented person. You are flexible in terms of time and willing to stay overnight away from home on occasion. A category B driving license is necessary; language skills in German and French or Italian are expected.
Please send your complete application to Christian Rellstab by submitting the required documents via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, Christian Rellstab (christian.rellstab@wsl.ch, Tel. +41 (0)44 739 25 42) will be happy to assist you. Diversity and inclusion are lived values at WSL. We are committed to gender equality and to promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
