Insect Ecology Internship – Field & Lab in Agroecosystems

Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau (FiBL); Frick; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

FiBL invites applications for an internship in the Department of Crop Sciences – Focus on Insects in Agroecosystems (Plant Protection group). The 6-month position starts February 2027 in Frick (AG) and runs 100% workload.

It combines lab, greenhouse, and field work to study functional biodiversity and insect monitoring in organic farming. Applicants should hold MSc or BSc degrees, be eager to engage in practice‑oriented entomology research, enjoy outdoor work, and demonstrate reliability and

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc degree in entomology, biodiversity, or a related field.
• Interest in practice-oriented research in entomology & biodiversity.
• Driver's license B, valid permit, or EU/EFTA citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support lab, greenhouse, and field experiments across multiple projects in entomology and biodiversity.
• Assist with data collection in field trials, greenhouse, and laboratory settings.
• Sort and photograph insects; prepare samples for DNA extraction; monitor beneficial insects in the field using software and botanical assessments.
• Potential involvement in data analyses depending on experience and interests.

Education

Master’s degree from a university or equivalent

Job description

FiBL invites applications for an internship in the Department of Crop Sciences – Focus on Insects in Agroecosystems (Plant Protection group). The 6-month position starts February 2027 in Frick (AG) and runs 100% workload.

It combines lab, greenhouse, and field work to study functional biodiversity and insect monitoring in organic farming. Applicants should hold MSc or BSc degrees, be eager to engage in practice‑oriented entomology research, enjoy outdoor work, and demonstrate reliability and