Research Associate Ecological Restoration Hydropower

Ittigen, Schweiz (and home office) | 80-100%

Your contribution

• Responsible for the assessment and financing of restoration projects in the area of fish migration in the assigned cantons of the Romandie
• Responsible for the support and advice of the assigned cantons in the Romandie (and other stakeholders) in the area of fish passability
• Specialist and contact person for technical questions regarding the ecological restoration of fish migration barriers (weirs, hydropower plants, locks, sills,..)
• Responsible for the development and further development of basics for planning, enforcement and for the evaluation of measures for the longitudinal connectivity and restoration of power plants.
• Responsible for the coordination (at federal level) of the implementation of the action plan for the protection of the Doubs (areas of hydropower restoration, fisheries, water protection)

What makes you unique

• University degree in aquatic ecology (biology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering) or hydraulic engineer with good knowledge in the field of aquatic ecology/fisheries
• Professional experience in the field of aquatic ecology (planning, support or execution of projects), if possible in the ecological restoration of hydropower
• Experience and interest in research, further development and evaluation of restoration measures in the field of fish migration
• Professional and project management experience in science, administration or a specialist office
• Independent, goal- and solution-oriented way of working, good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Very good French skills as well as good active German skills

In a nutshell

You make a valuable contribution to making the use of hydropower sustainable and to driving the restoration of fish migration in a targeted and effective manner.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

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

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Bundesamt für Umwelt (BAFU) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Eidgenössisches Departement für Umwelt, Verkehr, Energie und Kommunikation (UVEK).

We have an eye on the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and take responsibility in demanding projects for the successful development of our country. The BAFU offers the opportunity to make an essential contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.

Questions about the position

Monika Schaffner
Co-Sektionsleitende / Sektion ökologische Sanierung Wasserkraft
+41 58 464 77 81