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We work together to ensure a safe future and an intact environment for Switzerland. We are committed to the safe and sustainable disposal of radioactive waste. Join us in this project of the century of deep geological disposal!
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Our job openings
Internship project: Optimisation using Genetic Algorithm and ML for disposal of nuclear waste
Specialist Public Affairs (m/w/d)
Our benefits
Balancing personal and work life
The “UND” expert body has awarded Nagra a quality label for its reconciliation of family and work life. The label is granted to companies who offer employment conditions where family, paid and voluntary work are of equal value.
Half-fare travelcard on Swiss rail system
All our employees receive a half-fare travelcard. Employees with a general annual (Generalabonnement, GA) travelcard can apply to be reimbursed for the equivalent of the half-fare travelcard.
Working from home
We allow working from home 5 days per month and provide the necessary digital infrastructure.
Additional training opportunities
We support the individual development of our employees with suitable training opportunities. We also organise regular Lunch & Learn sessions.
Part-time work possible
Flexible working hours and vacation regulations
We offer flexible work models. Working hours are trust-based and allow employees to freely organise their days. Nagra offers paid absences for moving house and marriage, as well as for medical appointments or summonses from the authorities. Employees can buy or sell vacation time.
Free parking spaces at the workplace with several e-charging stations
We provide free parking spaces and e-charging stations at our office headquarters in Wettingen. Employees receive CHF 550 per year if they travel to work using public transport.
Use of the organisation’s vehicle fleet
Employees can also use Nagra’s vehicles for private purposes and benefit from a fleet discount when buying a new car.
Nagra-internal language courses
We offer freely bookable language courses at our office headquarters.
Nagra pays daily sickness benefits insurance from 91st day
We have daily sickness benefits insurance, the contributions for which are paid by Nagra.
Excellent occupational benefit scheme with 60% employer contribution
Your health is important to us
We offer free flu vaccinations and health checks. We provide ergonomic workstations, offer lunchtime sports activities, have an external social counselling centre and take part in Bike to Work. Our employees benefit from free tea, fruit and coffee during their daily work, as well as a discounted staff restaurant.
Generous loyalty bonuses
After five years of service, employees receive half a month’s salary or additional vacation time. After ten years of service, they receive a full month’s or additional vacation time. In addition, they receive a small gift as a thank you for their loyalty.
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