Research associate in Forest Production (80 %)

Rejoignez notre équipe dynamique à HAFL, dédiée à l'innovation en ingénierie forestière. Profitez d'un environnement stimulant et d'opportunités de croissance.

Tâches

• Contribuer à des projets de recherche et de développement en production forestière.

• Participer à la rédaction de propositions de recherche avec des partenaires.

• Enseigner aux niveaux bachelor et master sur les systèmes techniques forestiers.

Compétences

• Diplôme de MSc en ingénierie forestière ou domaine connexe.

• Expérience en analyse statistique et programmation (R, Python).

• Compétences en communication en allemand et anglais, le français est un plus.

What you'll be doing here

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of research, development and consulting projects in Forest Production and Process Engineering
• Actively participate in the design and preparation of research proposals, together with the head of the subject-area group and partner institutions
• Participate in teaching at bachelor's and master's levels, particularly in areas related to forest operations and technical systems
• Prepare scientific articles, reports and presentations

What you'll bring with you

• Master's degree (MSc) in forestry, forest engineering or a closely related field with a clear connection to Forest Production, technology or ergonomics (e. g . environmental sciences with a forest focus, nature management with a technical focus)
• Applicants from related disciplines with an interest in forest practices and technology are also welcome
• You have basic experience or a strong willingness to learn in several of the following areas: Statistical analysis and programming (e. g. R, Python) and science-related project work and organisation; practical experience in forestfieldworkor technical implementation
• You are confident using Microsoft Office and have strong communication skills in German (required), English (for international cooperation), and French (desirable, but not mandatory)

To start with, here are some of our strong points

• Curiosity is what we want, oodles of it. Plus, lots of independence and autonomy.
• Responsibility in hugely exciting projects for the future attracting attention beyond the professional world.
• Great freedom in the organisation of work times – including mobile working.
• Plenty of contact with people from all over Switzerland and the world at large.

I'll be your guide through the
application procedure

Cornelia Caputi
HR Consultant
P +41 31 910 21 82

School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences

At HAFL, a department of BFH, we're all about connecting humans, nature and technology towards sustainable development. As a ground-breaking, pioneering think tank, we are engaged in the creation and teaching of knowledge for the world of today and of tomorrow – bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, resilient and always solidly grounded at the same time.