Scientific Collaborator; m​/f

Position

Payerne (and working from home) | 60-60%

• Contribute to ongoing international cooperation endeavors at Meteo Swiss in the area of meteorological measurements & data, with regular travels abroad
• Design, propose and implement operational and sustainable solutions in the areas of meteorological network design, instrument maintenance & calibration, data management, and staff training, in collaboration with international partners
• Write reports, concept notes, and other technical documentation (e.g. call-for-tenders) as warranted by the different projects
• Support in the acquisition of new projects abroad
• Present contributions at international conferences;
  Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals

• Master in natural sciences or engineering; a PhD is a plus
• Experience with meteorological measurement systems (incl. surface and upper-air observations, in particular for GBON variables);
  Additional experience with hydrological measurement techniques is a plus
• Experience with the processing, storage and dissemination of meteorological data;
  Experience with WMO-relevant open-source tools (wis2box, ADL, climweb, surface CDMS, …) is a plus
• Agile & solution-oriented mindset with an analytical & autonomous work methodology;
  Strong sense of responsibilities and an ability to work efficiently within a team of experts;
  Hands-on experience with databases, virtual machines/cloud computing and Python programming is a plus
• Marked intercultural awareness and empathetic mindset, comfortable in working with a large number of international scientific, technical and administrative partners
• Good command of two official languages and fluency in English

You rely on your technical expertise in the area of meteorological measurements & data to design scientifically motivated solutions that have a lasting, positive impact for our partners in other countries, with a focus on improving the well-being of populations and preserving the natural environment. You strive to understand the realities faced by our partners and work on solutions that are both meaningful and fit-for-purpose.

You endeavor to understand the institutional, political, social, and environmental context in which you work, and are aware of your impact on it.

• Working for Switzerland:
  We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
• Embracing diversity:
  Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
• Staying healthy at work:
  We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.