Equal opportunity

Eawag employs people from approximately 35 countries. Around two-thirds are scientists, 30% are technical and administrative staff. About 48% of the employees are women. The number of female employees increased for 10% in the last ten years.  In addition, improvement is noticed in number of woman being on higher positions. Eawag is committed to further increasing the diversity of its workforce and, specifically, the representation of women within its research and technical staff.

In order to achieve its full potential, Eawag will vigorously pursue equal opportunity in its hiring and promotion practices, be more proactive in the professional development of junior staff, and take a more flexible approach in its policies for supporting working families.

Portfolio of activities:

• Improvement of standard hiring and promotion practices
• Promotion of networking and mentoring
• Prevention of sexual harassment and discrimination
• Increasing the visibility of women and their contributions
• Identifying issues related to gender equity and novel means to address them

These activities are coordinated by the Eawag Committee on Gender Equity and Equal Opportunity.