Junior Data Scientist | Data Scientist junior

Office fédéral de la douane et de la sécurité des frontières OFDF

Bern, BE, Switzerland
Published Nov 17, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Junior Data Scientist will join the Federal Office of Customs and Border Security (OFDF) in Berne, contributing to the development of their Analytics domain, focusing on software development and artificial intelligence. This role involves creating machine learning models to support risk analysis and internal processes, developing ML prototypes as web applications, and deploying them operationally alongside data engineers. Key responsibilities also include collaborating with specialized users to define requirements, conducting complex ad hoc analyses, generating reports and visualizations, and analyzing datasets to improve data quality. This is a captivating career path combining border security, customs work, and cutting-edge AI development, offering a chance to build foundational analytical capabilities for a transforming federal agency (DaziT program).

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, or an equivalent field

Experience

  • At least one year of professional experience in machine learning
  • Alternatively, realization of high-quality projects in ML during studies or private time
  • Deep knowledge in machine learning, mathematics, statistics, and data visualization

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)French (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a part-time position (60-80% workload) located in Berne, Switzerland, with the possibility of working from home. Applicants must possess good knowledge of two official Swiss languages.