Job Description

This is how you can contribute

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Acquisition, planning and management of research projects in the field of organic environmental chemistry (e.g. PFAS, antibiotics, or microplastics in the agricultural environment) Development, optimisation, validation and application of appropriate analytical methods Quantitative determination of stable isotopes (13C, 15N) in agricultural environmental samples using isotope mass spectrometry and of water components (e.g. anions, cations) using liquid chromatography, coupled with a conductivity detector or mass spectrometer Operation, upkeep and maintenance of the analytical tools used for this purpose Training postdocs, PhD students, interns and laboratory staff in isotope and water analytics ; advice and support in use Authoring peer-reviewed scientific and practical publications; giving scientific talks at international and national conferences

This makes you unique

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Doctorate in chemistry, environmental sciences or a related subject area A sound knowledge of organic environmental chemistry and trace analysis, ideally with the above-mentioned analytes and sample types, as well as with chromatographic and mass-spectrometry analytical methods Experience in raising research funds and managing research projects Team-oriented and dedicated personality with a strong interest in agroecological and environmental chemistry issues Good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and good English

In a nutshell

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Are you keen to identify the numerous pollutants in the agricultural environment, thereby making a contribution to a sustainable agricultural sector? Then we look forward to receiving your application file.


Starting date: 01.02.2025 or to be agreed
Type of employment: permanent
Reference no.: JRQ$540-16966
Place of work: Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zurich

Good food, healthy environment

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Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.


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