Posieux, Switzerland (and working from home) | 80-100% In a demanding and exciting role you will contribute directly to the achievement of the Information Technology Group's objectives. As a System Engineer and Project Manager you will play an essential role in the maintenance and modernisation of Agroscope's IT systems. You will gain insights into numerous research‑related areas of activity and make use of your experience and skills.
This is how you can contribute
Specifying and implementing key components of the IT infrastructure, including HPC clusters, containerisation solutions and Cloud services.
Defining and making available application and system environments on Windows and Linux platforms, bearing in mind the specific requirements of the scientific users.
Technical Project Head in a complex and heterogeneous environment.
Collating with research teams to resolve complex problems.
This makes you unique
Solid background in IT, gained through higher education or equivalent professional experience, supplemented by training in project management.
Excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure and of Linux/Windows operating systems. Familiarity with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or AHV.
Experience with workload managers (e.g. SLURM) and high‑performance computing (HPC) environments. Good programming skills (e.g. Python, Bash shell) for administration and automation tasks.
Knowledge of version control (e.g. Git), configuration management tools and containerisation are additional assets for this role.
Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and a very good command of written and spoken English.
Our benefits
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.
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.
Additional information The 'Information Technology' Division acquires, implements and utilises efficient, future‑oriented IT solutions that meet Agroscope's research and administrative needs. The Division provides its services to 1,200 employees and maintains IT research infrastructure on 10 sites throughout the whole of Switzerland.
Questions about the position Julia Gustavsen, Head of the Scientific IT Group – +41 58 46 55341
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This is how you can contribute
Specifying and implementing key components of the IT infrastructure, including HPC clusters, containerisation solutions and Cloud services.
Defining and making available application and system environments on Windows and Linux platforms, bearing in mind the specific requirements of the scientific users.
Technical Project Head in a complex and heterogeneous environment.
Collating with research teams to resolve complex problems.
This makes you unique
Solid background in IT, gained through higher education or equivalent professional experience, supplemented by training in project management.
Excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure and of Linux/Windows operating systems. Familiarity with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or AHV.
Experience with workload managers (e.g. SLURM) and high‑performance computing (HPC) environments. Good programming skills (e.g. Python, Bash shell) for administration and automation tasks.
Knowledge of version control (e.g. Git), configuration management tools and containerisation are additional assets for this role.
Knowledge of two official Swiss languages and a very good command of written and spoken English.
Our benefits
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.
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.
Additional information The 'Information Technology' Division acquires, implements and utilises efficient, future‑oriented IT solutions that meet Agroscope's research and administrative needs. The Division provides its services to 1,200 employees and maintains IT research infrastructure on 10 sites throughout the whole of Switzerland.
Questions about the position Julia Gustavsen, Head of the Scientific IT Group – +41 58 46 55341
#J-18808-Ljbffr
