80 % Technician/Field Assistant at EPFL

vor 8 Stunden


Lausanne, Schweiz EPFL Vollzeit

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countriesOverseeing summer fieldwork campaigns in forests and research infrastructures across Switzerland and Europe. Fieldwork can be physically demanding and strenuous at timesWhat we are looking forWe are looking for someone who is adept at handling technical and electrotechnical equipment and is comfortable troubleshooting and performing repairsStrong technical and electrotechnical skills:We are looking for someone passionate about plant responses to climate extremes, with a strong curiosity and a rigorous approach to scientific inquirySomeone motivated, rigorous, and curious:We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is enthusiastic about collaborating within a team in dynamic, field-based environmentsEnjoyment of fieldwork and teamwork:The role involves physically demanding tasks, so we need someone who is comfortable with physical exertion. Our field campaigns will take place both in Switzerland and abroad, so the ideal candidate should be comfortable with long-distance driving.The ideal candidate should be proficient in English, as it will be used for communication within the international team and for scientific documentationGood physical condition:Comfortable with English:Our field campaigns will take place both in Switzerland and abroad, so the ideal candidate should be comfortable with long-distance drivingThe ideal candidate should be proficient in English, as it will be used for communication within the international team and for scientific documentationPreferred qualifications:A diploma from a professional technical school (HES/FH) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or MicrotechnologyWe offerA technician’s salary at 80% (part-time). Some additional hours will be accumulated during the summer fieldwork, and these can be compensated during the fall/winter seasonHands-on experience in forest ecophysiology and climate change researchTraining in ecophysiological measurements and field instrumentationIntegration into a dynamic international research team at EPFL and WSLOpportunity to contribute to high-impact scientific publicationsDuration: 1 year, potentially renewableFor further information, please contact: and #J-18808-Ljbffr



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