The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
The Science IT and Environmental Data group, part of the FOREMA research unit, aims to provide state-of-the-art, in-house Science IT technology consulting to empower WSL scientists in pushing the boundaries of modern environmental research. By appointment, the WSL offers a tenure-track position as a
Become part of a small and passionate group in charge of building state-of-the-art Science IT capabilities at WSL. In a Research Software Engineer role, your main efforts will be dedicated to scientific software development and consulting, data workflows and reproducible data pipelines, with a focus on the responsible adoption of AI. You will provide expert guidance, training materials and hands-on support to researchers for developing scientific applications and computational workflows, while leading the standardization of tools, frameworks, best practices and methodologies within the WSL Science IT ecosystem. You will guide and support the responsible use of AI tools for scientific software development and advise on the proper scientific use of machine learning algorithms and AI. By collaborating closely with the other Science IT profiles, you will ensure coherent services and consistent Science IT support for all researchers and will foster internal collaboration and knowledge exchange among Science IT users at WSL.
You possess a completed degree in software engineering, data science or in a scientific field (or comparable education and skills) with a minimum of two years of experience. Strong skills in professional research software engineering, with the ability to understand and write code in a variety of programming languages used in research (e.g., Python, R, C/C++, etc.) is mandatory. Experience in AI topics and research data workflows/pipelines is also necessary. The ideal profile is rounded up by an understanding of modern research data management practices and experience with modern AI tools for code development. Awareness of agile software development methods with short release cycles is essential for this position. Knowledge or interest in environmental research is also required. You enjoy collaborating closely with researchers, and you are a communicative, reliable, and team-oriented person with excellent English skills.
Please send your complete application, including a motivation letter, to Beatrice Lamprecht, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Ionut Iosifescu, group leader Science IT and Environmental Data, will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. WSL is committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. We actively promote gender equality and foster an open, inclusive work environment.
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The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL provides science-based solutions for forests, landscapes, biodiversity, natural hazards, and snow and ice in a changing world. As a federal research institute and part of the ETH Domain, WSL commits itself to excellence in research and implementation that benefits nature and society.
As the leading Swiss research institute for terrestrial environmental systems, WSL performs outstanding research at the national and inter- national levels that benefits the environment and society in Switzerland and beyond. We address global challenges driven by land use change, climate change, biodiversity loss, altered bio- geochemical cycles, and urbanisation, as well as their interactions. WSL is thus in a position to develop science-based solutions for sustainable approaches that serve both the environment and society. We accomplish this together with partners from research, practice and the public, to effectively support environmental decision-making and governance. To train the next generations of decision-makers, we engage in teaching and continuing education in the field of terrestrial environmental science. Through its activities and engagement with society, WSL bridges the science-policy gap and contributes to a future rooted in sustainability.
