Intern in the field of soil moisture measurements (m/f)
Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss
01.01.2025
temporary
31.10.2025
#LI-MCH1012
Chemin de l'Aérologie 1, 1530 Payerne
This is how you can contribute
- Participate in the planning and installation of national soil moisture monitoring stations (including field work)
- Analyze collected soil moisture and soil temperature data
- Participate in setting up automated data control
- Assist with the documentation of measuring stations, instruments and data
This makes you unique
- Master's degree from a university or university of applied sciences in natural sciences (physics, environmental sciences or similar). The Master's degree must not be more than 12 months old when the position starts
- Good statistical and programming skills, preferably in Python
- Interest in data processing and soil science
- Enjoy field work
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Active knowledge of one official language, knowledge of a second official language and English is an advantage
In a nutshell
You will support the federal drought program, as part of which MeteoSwiss is setting up a national soil moisture measurement network. You will help with the implementation of the measurements in the field and with their processing and analysis.
01.01.2025
temporary
31.10.2025
#LI-MCH1012
Chemin de l'Aérologie 1, 1530 Payerne
Questions about the position
Yves-Alain François Roulet +41 58 460 93 87Send message
Questions about applying
Marilyne Reuille +41 58 460 95 71Send message
Questions about the position
Yves-Alain François Roulet+41 58 460 93 87
Send messageQuestions about applying
Marilyne Reuille+41 58 460 95 71
Send messageIn a nutshell
You will support the federal drought program, as part of which MeteoSwiss is setting up a national soil moisture measurement network. You will help with the implementation of the measurements in the field and with their processing and analysis.
What sets us apart
The Swiss Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss is the Swiss National Weather Service. We record and forecast weather and climate in Switzerland and thus make a sustainable contribution to the well-being of the community and to the benefit of industry, science and the environment.
Federal offices of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) are committed to good working conditions and protecting the health of their employees and have been awarded the Friendly Work Space label.
Our benefits
#F7B4B8Working for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
#F7B4B8Working for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
#B8E1D8Embracing diversityThanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
#B8E1D8Embracing diversityThanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
#FFF0BBStaying healthy at workWe support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
#FFF0BBStaying healthy at workWe support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
#D7EEECEqual pay for equal workWe ensure equal pay and provide remuneration based on performance, experience and the requirements of the position.
#D7EEECEqual pay for equal workWe ensure equal pay and provide remuneration based on performance, experience and the requirements of the position.
#FAD8B9Work-life balanceWe support individual lifestyles with flexible forms of work and various time models.
#FAD8B9Work-life balanceWe support individual lifestyles with flexible forms of work and various time models.
#E8D7E8Career prospectsWe promote the professional and personal development of our employees with state-of-the-art training and continuing professional development programmes.
#E8D7E8Career prospectsWe promote the professional and personal development of our employees with state-of-the-art training and continuing professional development programmes.
Questions about the position
Yves-Alain François Roulet+41 58 460 93 87
Send messageQuestions about applying
Marilyne Reuille+41 58 460 95 71
Send messageAdditional information
We offer a varied role in a modern company with a stimulating and versatile working environment and progressive working conditions. The Payerne regional center develops and operates meteorological measurement methods on the ground, using radiosondes and remote sensing.
Next steps
As women are still under-represented in our administrative unit, their applications are particularly welcome.