Posieux | What you can expectScientific tasks and technical activities aimed at preventing the introduction, eradicating, or containing particularly dangerous plant pestsTechnical-scientific advice to the Federal Plant Protection Service (FPPS) as well as to cantonal plant protection services in the field of plant healthMonitoring of the territory for quarantine organismsActive contribution during crisis situations related to the management of new outbreaks of harmful organismsImplementation of training in plant health for members of the FPPS and cantonal servicesManagement of plant samples collected within the framework of legal tasks related to plant healthWhat makes you uniqueBachelor's or Master's degree in agronomy or equivalentGood knowledge of Swiss agriculture, solid knowledge of plant protection/healthSocial skills and ability to work under stressInterest in scientific activities (outside of research)Very good knowledge of two official languages and English, both oral and writtenIn a few wordsPlant health aims to prevent the introduction and establishment of plant diseases and pests on Swiss territory. This task is of increasing importance in a context of globalized trade and climate change favoring the emergence of new phytosanitary risks. The position, based in the office, combines scientific activity in support of decision-making with a key role in the implementation of expertise by cantonal plant protection services and the Federal Plant Protection Service (FPPS). It thus contributes directly to the sustainable protection of agriculture and the environment.What we offerWorking for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the populationDiversity in everyday lifeWe ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of viewFlexibility at workWe assist and advise our employees for all questions related to physical health or work-life balanceBenefitsA good work-life balance, a healthy environmentAgroscope is the federal center of excellence for research in the fields of agriculture and the food industry. Researchers carry out their activities at various sites in Switzerland. The main headquarters is located in Bern-Liebefeld (from 2026: Posieux FR). Agroscope is attached to the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.Additional informationThe Agroscope Plant Protection Service (APS) supports the Federal Plant Protection Service (FPPS) by providing scientific expertise intended for the monitoring and control of particularly dangerous harmful organisms in agriculture. As an integral part of the FPPS, it develops studies, coordinates the monitoring of the territory, trains specialists, and performs risk analyses related to harmful organisms according to international standards. jidbf9eb60aen jit0521aen jpiy26aen