University Intern in Elevation Models

University Intern in Elevation Models
Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

Wabern | 80-100%

Your contribution

• Production of elevation data and control of airborne LiDAR data

• Programming small GIS applications with Python or creating FME workbenches

• Developing concepts and testing new software

• Participation in GNSS measurement campaigns for aerial imagery

• Collaborating on projects

What makes you unique

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geomatics or Geography

• Knowledge and interest in GIS, photogrammetry, and remote sensing

• Knowledge of the Python programming language and FME software. Interest and enjoyment in programming

• Team player, communicative, proactive, and eager to learn

• Good active knowledge of at least one official language and English

What we offer

Working for Switzerland

We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.

Embraced Diversity

Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.

Healthy at Work

We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Work and Private Life in Harmony

We support individual life design with flexible working forms and different time models.

In a nutshell

Help shape the future of elevation data! Apply your knowledge in GIS and photogrammetry. Gain valuable practical experience and develop further in an innovative environment.

swisstopo – know where to go

swisstopo is the federal competence center for geoinformation. It is responsible for national surveying and coordinates the federal activities regarding geodata and geoservices. swisstopo provides its partners and customers with current, high-quality spatial reference data across the entire territory of Switzerland and offers its products, for example, in the form of printed or digital national maps, as 3D models or web services. The office is also the federal expert authority for geology and the supervisory authority for official surveying.

swisstopo is committed to a good work-life balance. We have been certified with the Family AND Work label. We also live an open, participative, and collegial culture.

Additional Information

Please apply through our application management system. Click on "Apply Now".
For this position, we do not consider personnel service providers.
Your degree should not be older than one year at the time of employment.

Next Steps

• Application with cover letter

• Application with complete application dossier

• Review of applications

• First interview

• Decision

Individuals from the Italian-speaking community are still underrepresented in our administrative unit. Therefore, your applications are particularly welcome.

Start date: 01.09.2026 or by agreement

Type of employment: fixed-term

Salary class: Interns

Reference No.: JRQ$540-18772

Work location: Seftigenstrasse 264, 3084 Köniz

Questions about the position

Roberto Artuso
+41 58 46 90226
[email protected]