Technical-Scientific Collaborator for the Fight Against Invasive Plants

Nyon %What you can contributeTechnician-scientist for the fight against invasive plantsNyon %What you can contributeManagement of weed control trials against woody and invasive species along railway lines (project 1)Conduct trials against glyphosate-resistant Conyza in viticulture (project 2)Collect monitoring data from trialsEnter and analyze monitoring data from trialsParticipate in knowledge transferWhat makes you uniqueAgronomist, forest engineer, environmental or viticulture BSc with an interest in botanyProactive, solution-oriented, flexible, rigorous personality, adherence to protocols, appreciation for teamwork and applied research. Good skills for working outdoors, with moderate to sustained physical efforts depending on the season and ability to apply plant protection products (pesticide license a plus)B driver's license and ability to travel frequently (multi-site trials)Basic knowledge of the Office suite (tables, graphs), German is a plusKnowledge of two official languages and EnglishIn a few wordsYou enjoy fieldwork and finding solutions for sustainable management of invasive plants both along paths and in the environments we offerWorking for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express diverse viewpoints at work We support and advise our employees on all matters related to physical health or benefitsA good healthy environmentAgroscope is the competence center for research in the fields of agriculture and the food chain. Researchers operate at various sites in Switzerland. The main headquarters is in Bern-Liebefeld (from: Posieux FR). Agroscope is part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and ResearchComplementary research group Malherbology large crops tests and develops innovative and effective weed management strategies based on the principles of agroecology. The group participates in various projects at the national and European level to help farmers meet herbicide reduction goals.Questions about the positionJudith Wirth Group Leader jida1684abaen jit0310aen jpiy26aen