University Intern Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Innovation

Ittigen, Switzerland (and Home Office) | 80-100%

Your contribution

• Process and further develop projects, calculation tools and data, especially in the areas of life cycle assessment and greenhouse gas inventories, quality control of eco-inventories from the construction sector
• Further develop and update the <<Corporate Footprint Calculator>> and the life cycle assessment database of the Federal Administration
• Improve enforcement and control instruments in the field of circular economy and, e.g., conduct controls on the availability of spare parts
• Research information on current and future topics in environmental research
• Evaluation of datasets from completed projects in environmental research and environmental technology promotion
• Collaboration on the editing of the Research Concept Environment 2029-2032 and the preparation of the Federal Council report on environmental technology promotion 2022-2026

What makes you unique

• University degree in engineering, environmental or natural sciences
• Experience with life cycle assessment (ideally with OpenLCA) and enjoyment of analyzing numbers as well as knowledge in programming (Python, R and Excel)
• Knowledge in the field of resource-efficient production, innovative technologies and circular economy
• Independent, structured and careful way of working as well as initiative and commitment
• Good expression orally and in writing as well as active knowledge of a second official language

In a nutshell

You contribute to ensuring that relevant environmental innovations are identified and made known and contribute to the further development of life cycle assessment as a decision-making instrument of federal policy

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the well-being 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 Federal Office for the Environment (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 conservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (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. BAFU offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.

Admission requirements:

• The degree (Bachelor or Master) must not be more than 18 months old at the start of employment
• Internship duration: max. 12 months

Questions about the position

Josef Känzig
Head of Consumption and Products Section
+41 58 485 05 70