This is how you can contribute
Develop an AI-supported solution (chatbot) for the Defence Group (around 9,000 employees) that reliably answers practical questions from the HR department based on the applicable legal principles
Prepare data from various HR areas, structure relevant knowledge sources and make them usable for the model
Select suitable models, architectures and tools, implement them as prototypes and evaluate their performance
Analyze user needs, test solution ideas and incorporate findings into iterative further development
Create conceptual and technical decision-making bases to provide stakeholders with a basis for decision-making
This makes you unique
University degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science or a related field
Several years of experience in the design and implementation of AI or data-based applications as well as in digital project management
Experience in the design and implementation of LLMs or other dialogue-based assistance systems and relevant AI methods
Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational and disciplinary boundaries, to integrate different perspectives and to develop solutions together
Strong communication skills to prepare complex technical content in a way that is appropriate for the target audience and accessible to non-technical audiences and decision-makers
Very good knowledge of at least one Swiss official language and preferably passive knowledge of a second Swiss official language
In a nutshell
As an Innovation Fellow, you will spend a year driving forward a key challenge facing the Federal Administration and independently developing new approaches for more efficient services. You will work on issues with a direct impact, use your tact and sensitivity in dealing with stakeholders, and at the same time benefit from interesting conditions, valuable contacts and real opportunities to shape the future. Find out more about the project in the Defence group and the benefits of the programme on the website.
Starting date: 01.09.2026
Type of employment: temporary
for 12 months
Reference no.: JRQ$540-17539
Place of work: Viktoriastrasse 85, 3013 Bern
Your contribution to security and freedom
The Swiss Armed Forces play an active role in ensuring security and peace within our country. They defend Switzerland, provide support to civil authorities during emergencies, and contribute to peacekeeping efforts abroad.
The Swiss Armed Forces employ over 9,000 people in four military and around 200 civilian professions, at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. The Armed Forces are also providing for the next generation by training apprentices in more than 30 professions.
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