Agroscope

8046 Zürich | 100%

good food, healthy environment The 'Extension Arable Crops' Research Group develops practical solutions for the ecological regulation of diseases and pests, and tests varieties of different arable crops in terms of their suitability for cultivation and use under Swiss conditions. A holistic approach is respected here with the aim of developing cost-efficient, sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural systems.

Grain legumes are highly valuable crops from a nutritional and agronomic point of view. You will gain an insight into a European research project (www.CROPDIVA.eu ) to promote these underutilised crops. This internship provides comprehensive knowledge on conducting field experiments, assessing crop performance, post-harvest preparation and laboratory analyses. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and, with your commitment, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the project.

This is how you can contribute

• Assisting in field experiments and harvest with lentils \& hull-less barley in mixed cultivation
• Data collection: Monitoring of plant growth, weed pressure, diseases and pests, pollinator count
• Post-harvest work: Assistance in processing and organising samples for laboratory analyses (quality and phytosanitary status (seed health test, Elisa, qPCR)

This makes you unique

• Completed BSc or MSc in agronomy, biology or a comparable field
• Strong interest in practical research as well as enjoyment of and stamina in field work
• Expertise in arable farming and knowledge of statistics are desirable
• Committed, flexible, reliable and team-oriented personality
• Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and good command of English

Additional information

If this position interests you and you meet the requirements profile, we look forward to receiving your online application until November 15, 2024. (English is not an official Swiss language, please choose German, French or Italian as correspondence language).

Additional information can be obtained from Susanne Vogelgsang, Head of the Research Group Extension Arable Crops, susanne.vogelgsang@agroscope.admin.ch, phone +41 58 468 72 29 (please do not send applications to this e-mail address).

Start date: March 1st, 2025. The position has a duration of six months.

What sets us apart

The Competence Division 'Plants and Plant Products' investigates practical solutions for the Swiss plant production sector and performs various legal tasks. It is in close contact with agricultural extension services and the various branches of farming, thereby ensuring that new solutions are rapidly implemented in practice, where they can unfold their impact.

Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.

We offer you a varied job in an interesting work environment as well as thorough training and a modern research infrastructure. Flexible working hours and good employee benefits are additional perks of the job.

Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zürich