Scientific Collaborator in the Climate Policy and Legislation section (CCS/NET)

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80% |

Your contribution

• Independently direct legislative projects in the CCS/NET technologies sector
• Elaborate and accompany the consultation procedure for Federal Council and Parliamentary affairs in relation to CCS/NET technologies
• Coordinate work related to CCS/NET technologies within FOEN and the Federal Administration, also involving national and international interest groups
• Provide regulatory support for the implementation of a CO₂ transport and sequestration infrastructure and analyze developments at the European Union level and the voluntary CO₂ market

What distinguishes you

• University degree in political, economic or environmental sciences or similar orientation
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss climate policy and legislative processes at the federal level
• Knowledge of CCS/NET technologies and understanding of technical and regulatory challenges
• Experience in project management and in coordinating different interest groups
• Analytical and conceptual skills, political sensitivity, excellent editorial skills, ability to work independently and resistance to stress
• Good active knowledge in at least one second official language and English and, if possible, knowledge in a third official language

In summary

Define the framework conditions of climate policy for CCS/NET technologies and contribute to the elaboration of legal bases. Assume responsibility for the interface between policy and legislation.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

We safeguard the quality of life of today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the maintenance of biodiversity. FOEN is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We care about the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and we take responsibility for the successful development of our country through challenging projects. FOEN offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to a sustainable Switzerland within a modern working environment.

Complementary information

Start of service: 1 January 2027 or a date to be agreed

Questions about the workplace

Raphael Bucher
Head of section / Climate policy
+41 58 465 46 13