Innovation Fellow Research engineer

Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology Meteo Swiss, 80‑100%, Payerne (and working from home) This Is How You Can Contribute

• Development and validation of identification algorithms for fungal spores that cause allergies and damage crops
• Development, qualification and documentation of operational tools
• Scientific analysis and synthesis, drafting of technical and activity reports, as well as scientific publications
• Regular monitoring of activities and deadlines; leveraging internal and international collaboration to achieve project goals

• University degree or equivalent in biology, environmental science, statistics, mathematics or similar, followed by a PhD
• Good knowledge of data management and statistics
• Ability to analyse data using standard Linux tools and appropriate programming languages (e.g. Python)
• Experience in machine learning a plus strong commitment to promote innovation, team working and networking skills
• Knowledge of English and of at least one national language

As an Innovation Fellow, you will spend a year driving forward a key challenge facing the Federal Administration and independently developing new approaches for more efficient services. You will work on topics with a direct impact, use your tact and sensitivity in dealing with stakeholders, and at the same time benefit from interesting conditions, valuable contacts and real opportunities to shape the future.

Find out more about the project at Meteo Swiss and the benefits of the programme on the website.

The Swiss Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology Meteo Swiss 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.

The offices of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) take systematic measures to ensure a good working environment and the health of their staff. This commitment has earned them the Friendly Work Space label.

• Working for Switzerland:
  We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
• Embracing diversity:
  Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
• Staying healthy at work:
  We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
• Equal pay for equal work:
  We ensure equal pay and provide remuneration based on performance, experience and the requirements of the position.
• Work‑life balance:
  We support individual lifestyles with flexible forms of work and various time models.
• Career prospects:
  We promote the professional and personal development of our employees with state‑of‑the‑art training and continuing professional development programmes.