Agroscope is looking for a:
100%-100% / 8046 Zürich
good food, healthy environment All living creatures form part of biodiversity and contribute to the operation and stability of ecosystems with their different functions. A number of these characteristics are determined in the DNA of the organisms. The 'Molecular Agroecology and Plant Ecology' Research Group deals with and supports scientific research projects on genetic and genomic diversity, using cutting-edge molecular-biological, bioinformatic and biostatistical approaches. At the Reckenholz site, the Group runs a molecular biology Userlab and offers support with the preparation of the samples and basic analysis as well as with the transfer of samples to the Posieux central laboratory.
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If this challenge appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your online application (English is not an official Swiss language, please choose German, French or Italian as correspondence language).
For further information, please contact Ms Corinne Jud Khan, Head of the 'Methods Development and Analytics' Competence Division, +41 58 46 67211.
Start date: to be agreed. This is a permanent post.
About us
The 'Methods Development and Analytics' Competence Division has the expertise and infrastructure to develop and validate cutting-edge analytical and molecular-genetic technologies and methods, to validate them and to use them in research projects or enforcement tasks. This includes quality assurance in the production of feed and food, the molecular detection of regulated plant pests and the investigation of the impact of agriculture on the environment.
Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.
We offer you a varied job in an interesting work environment as well as thorough training and a modern research infrastructure. Flexible working hours and good employee benefits are additional perks of the job.
Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich
The Federal Administration is attentive to the different needs and backgrounds of its employees and promotes diversity. Equal treatment is a top priority.