Expert in research management for the Research Support Office (80–100%)
Veröffentlicht:
22 Februar 2025Pensum:
80 – 100%- Arbeitsort:Brig
Job-Zusammenfassung
UniDistance Suisse sucht eine*n Expert*in für Forschungsmanagement. Flexibles Arbeiten und ein inspirierendes Umfeld erwarten Sie.
Aufgaben
- Entwicklung einer nachhaltigen Forschungsinfrastruktur.
- Unterstützung bei Drittmittelakquise für Forschungsprojekte.
- Förderung von Networking auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene.
Fähigkeiten
- Doktorat oder gleichwertige Erfahrung in der Forschung erforderlich.
- Analytisches Denken und starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten von Vorteil.
- Fließend in Deutsch oder Französisch, gute Englischkenntnisse.
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Expert in research management for the Research Support Office (80–100%)
Published 21 February 2025 Closing Date 23 March 2025 Workplace Brig, Schinerstrasse 18, Valais, Switzerland CategoryEducation
Campus
Located on a modern campus in Brig, UniDistance Suisse is an accredited university institute in accordance with the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA), which been offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees programs and continuing education and training programs in the faculties of Law, Psychology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Economics and History for over 30 years. These programs meet highest quality standards and can be attended in parallel with family life, professional or sporting career, in a flexible distance learning model. The university institute is aiming for accreditation as a ‘University of Valais’ in 2027, marking a historic milestone.
With nearly 2,400 students and 500 employees of whom more than 450 are involved in teaching and research activities, UniDistance Suisse has a strong academic community. We are consistently committed to diversity, equality and inclusion to create an inspiring and supportive working environment for all.
To strengthen and further develop our scientific research activities, UniDistance Suisse is looking for a committed personality as Expert in research management for the Research Support Office (80–100%)
Place of work: Brig, with the option of working from home part-time
Description
Research at UniDistance Suisse is geared towards academic excellence and feeds into university teaching and our vocation as an academic institution. The continuous development of research activities is a central component of our strategy and provides innovative impetus in the respective disciplines and to address socially relevant issues.
The open position is part of the Rectorate’s Office and reports to the Vice-Rector for Research. As the central point of contact for all research-related topics, you will support the Rectorate and researchers in the sustainable development of research at UniDistance Suisse. Together with the Vice-Rector for Research, you will shape the research strategy and create framework conditions that foster excellence and visibility.
Your tasks
- Establish and further development of a sustainable research infrastructure.
- Advise and support researchers in the acquisition of third-party funding (e.g. SNSF, European Commission) and the realisation of research projects.
- Promote networking at national and international level.
- Implement and ensure good scientific practice (e.g. open science).
- Support early career researchers.
- Quality assurance and further development of the research portfolio.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (or equivalent experience in a research-intensive environment), ideally in one of UniDistance Suisse’s areas of expertise.
- Proven experience in the higher education sector, specifically in the field of competitive funding acquisition and research policy.
- Analytical thinking, strong organisational and communication skills, initiative and team spirit.
- Fluent in German or French with good knowledge of the other language; excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
- Statistical and programming skills are a plus.
We offer
- Plenty of room for manoeuvre: You are taking up an exciting, newly created position.
- Stimulating work environment: You will have the opportunity to work in a constantly evolving dynamic academic environment with diverse projects that leave room for creativity and innovation.
- Attractive employment conditions: UniDistance Suisse offers numerous benefits, contribution to travel expenses, generous social benefits and an attractive continuing education policy.
- Flexibility: We guarantee a hybrid working model with a high degree of organisational flexibility that supports your work-life balance.
- Dedicated team: At UniDistance Suisse, you will be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team that is committed to innovation and the success of our projects.
- Modern and pleasant working environment: Our campus is just a few minutes’ walk from the charming old town of Brig and the SBB railway station, close to beautiful natural areas and well-known mountain regions. It therefore offers a unique and inspiring working environment.
Contact and Address
We look forward to receiving your complete application (letter of motivation max. 2 pages, CV including list of publications, proof of academic degrees, copies of diplomas and titles, work references, indication of two reference contacts) by e-mail in one single PDF document by 23 March 2025 at the latest to Human Resources: jobs@ unidistance.ch .
Applications will be considered from people who are resident in Switzerland or are considering doing so in the future.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr Anthony Strittmatter, Full Professor of Economics and Vice-Rector for Research ad interim: anthony.strittmatter@ unidistance.ch .
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