Trainee in Grazing Management and Conservation Funding

Institute for Biomedicine – Eurac Research; Bolzano; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International research environment

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Outdoor and mountain activities access

Job summary

Institute for Regional Development in Bolzano is seeking a trainee to join the team with a background in environmental or agricultural sciences, landscape planning, or regional development. The role involves supporting the WeideWert project, organizing events, data collection, and preparation of reports and analyses.

You will engage in conferences, networking, and potentially contribute to blogs and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental or agricultural sciences, landscape planning, regional development, agricultural economics, public administration, or environmental law.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills for everyday work.
• Experience with desk research and qualitative analysis is desirable.
• Interest in grazing systems, biodiversity, funding schemes, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the WeideWert project by organizing events, collecting data, and preparing reports and analyses.
• Participate in conferences and networking events and help communicate research findings.

Skills

Desk research

Qualitative analysis

Pasture grazing

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Institute for Regional Development

Short description of the position:

We are seeking a trainee to join the Institute for Regional Development, with a background in environmental or agricultural sciences, landscape planning, regional development, agricultural economics, public administration, onservation or environmental law. Experience in grazing systems, biodiversity conservation, funding schemes, and stakeholder engagement is desirable. The trainee should be able to support fieldwork, organize expert workshops, and
contribute to developing the project’s funding and implementation model. Good organizational, communication, and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in German and English, are important.
The duration of the internship is at least 6 months and up to 10 months (to be agreed upon with the candidate).

Tasks:

• WeideWert project: Support the Regional Development team in the implementation of the Interreg IT-AT WeideWert project, which focuses on the development of a funding implementation and monitoring model to promote guided grazing and shepherding in the region. Tasks include, for example, the organisation of events, data collection, and the
  preparation of reports and analyses for project deliverables.
• Complementary tasks: In addition to the project above, the trainee may be involved in conferences and networking events, the writing of blog posts to communicate research findings to a broader audience, and the preparation of contributions for scientific publications.

Requirements:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental or agricultural sciences, landscape planning, regional development, agricultural economics, public administration, or environmental law.
• Technical competencies: Professional command of the Microsoft Office Suite for everyday work.
• Research skills: Experience with desk research, qualitative analysis, and extensive pasture grazing, shepherding or contractual nature conservation related topics.
• Soft skills: Ability and motivation to work in international and multidisciplinary teams, combined with a curious and proactive mindset.
• Language: Professional proficiency in English and German (C1 level) in writing, speaking, and listening.

We offer:

• A full-time trainee position (40h/week) or an 80% position if needed (32h/week) with flexible working hours.
• A supportive, international, and interdisciplinary research environment.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• An attractive workplace in a highly cyclable city offering excellent access to outdoor and mountain activities.
  

Entry date: November/December 2026