Technical Assistant in Food Web Biochemistry

vor 1 Tag

Seestrasse Kastanienbaum LU Switzerland Eawag Vollzeit


Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

The Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc) has an open vacancy for


Technical Assistant in Food Web Biochemistry (m/f/d) 80%

The Food Web Ecophysiology group is looking for a technical assistant for the biogeochemical analysis of samples ranging from algae to animals collected from across freshwater and riparian food webs as well as instrument maintenance and general laboratory organization.

Your tasks:

  • Perform and assist others with laboratory analyses, including, but not limited to: elemental analyses, fatty acid analyses, and bulk stable isotope analyses
  • Perform and assist others with instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Perform routine lab maintenance, such as acid-washing, inventorying consumables and equipment, and ordering supplies
  • Optionally participate in field work around Central Switzerland
  • Assist with occasional practical courses for students

The successful candidate has exceptional organizational skills, excellent attentiveness to detail and quality control, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a growth-based mindset, especially when it comes to developing and refining new analytical techniques. Previous practical experience with EA, GC-FID, and IRMS including data processing, is ideal and knowledge and interest in ecology and/or biogeochemistry would be very beneficial. The lab and departmental working languages are English, but knowledge of German is preferred.

You will be based within the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution, located on the shores of Lake Lucerne in Kastanienbaum, Switzerland. The position is limited for a duration of up to two years.

At Eawag, we have a working environment in which people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can fully contribute and further develop. Here, you can help us advance We promote genuine participation, exchange, and mutual understanding. We create structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life, such as care work, and continuously make efforts to reduce barriers.

Do you have specific requirements regarding the application process or the position, or do you need additional information? Talk to us about it—we will be happy to support you with possible flexible workplace, working hours, and job design solutions. For further information please visit our website about Eawag as well as our conditions of employment.

Evaluation of applications starts immediately and continues until the position is filled. The start date is flexible, but ideally would begin by 1 March 2026. Your application should include a letter of motivation, brief CV, and the names and email addresses of two employment references.

For questions, please contact Prof. Dr Lily Twining.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the button below will take you directly to the application form.



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