Technical Assistant Juvenile Bird Migration 100%

The Schweizerische Vogelwarte is a non-profit foundation for ornithology and bird protection that combines basic research, applied research, and practical implementation under one roof. More than 200 permanent employees and 70 temporary staff are engaged in a wide variety of task areas for the benefit of birds.

The research project «Meta-Analyse Abwanderung Jungvögel» investigates juvenile migration in a wide variety of bird species using tagging data. The goal of the study is to identify species factors that influence movement patterns during the migration phase. Movement data are collected worldwide by data holders to integrate a broad spectrum of bird species.

Are you looking for an exciting and varied, fixed-term task in a dynamic team? To strengthen our team, we are looking for a/an

Technical Assistant Juvenile Bird Migration 100%

from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement until 31 December 2027

Your tasks

• Communication with data holders and data management
• Preparation and processing of movement data
• Cooperation in writing and editing publications
• Support for the project management and postdoc researchers in project organization

Your profile

• You are communicative, speak English fluently, and enjoy reading and writing texts and communications in English
• You are interested in working with birds and have basic ecological knowledge.
• You enjoy working with empirical data in a scientific context.
• You work precisely and in a structured manner.
• You have experience in data analysis with R and enjoy acquiring new methods.
• You are receptive to impulses from your team and allow them to flow into your own ideas.

We offer
Interesting work in a versatile environment with a "Du-Kultur" (informal culture) awaits you. Flexible working hours and a partial workload in the home office are possible. Good further training opportunities and exemplary social benefits round off our offer.
The place of work is Sempach LU.

Are you interested?
Diversity in the workforce is important to the Vogelwarte. We therefore look forward to all qualified applications. Further information will be provided by Herr Dr. Martin Grüebler, Head of Ecological Research. (+41 41 462 97 22, martin.gruebler@vogelwarte.ch).

We look forward to receiving your complete online application documents (motivation letter, CV, certificates) no later than 15 November 2026 in a single PDF file via our application portal. https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/wir/mitarbeit/ Other applications cannot be considered.