The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.

The Research Unit Forest and Soil Ecology investigates the functions of forests and soils under global environmental change. The Soil Functions and Dynamics group within the Unit is offering a six-month position starting on 1 January 2026 or by agreement as an

Within the project DRYMET that seeks to quantify risks from heavy metals to drinking water quality, you will support the project leader in the development of methods for field experiments and in the analysis of soil samples. Your duties will include helping to set up experiments with soil and soil solutions, taking samples and preserving them for analysis, and conducting UV-Vis spectrophotometric analyses. Additionally, you will support field operations and installations at our research sites, mainly in southern Switzerland. Depending on your background and interests, there will be opportunities to gain knowledge on various aspects of soil functioning.

For this internship, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental sciences or chemistry is required along with basic experience working in a laboratory. Working proficiency in English or German is essential. The ability to learn quickly and work independently is highly valued.