The Cooperation and Development Center (CODEV) at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is looking to hire a
Senior Scientific Collaborator 100%
The Cooperation and Development Center (CODEV) is entrusted with the task of implementing the strategy of EPFL’s Direction in terms of research, training and advice in favour of scientific and technological cooperation with emerging and developing countries. Comprising a team of 20 scientific and administrative collaborators, CODEV seeks to strengthen its management in order to expand its action, in coordination with EPFL’s laboratories and Schools.
Description
Your mission will be to assist the Director of the Center in the supervision and the expansion of current and future activities. This position calls for a certain amount of travelling within the year, both in Switzerland and abroad. Job description
Assist the Director of CODEV in the scientific management of the Center’s activities
Coordinate and reinforce CODEV’s research activities
Establish and implement a fundraising policy
Develop and reinforce working relationships with the different entities of the federal administration and other private entities
Inform and advise the researchers at EPFL of the setting up of cooperation for development projects
Represent the Director of CODEV in his public relations activities should he be prevented from carrying them out
Requirements
PhD in engineering sciences or an equivalent academic degree
Several years of work experience after obtaining your academic degree
Accepted practice of scientific research
Personal involvement in cooperation projects with emerging and/or developing countries, if possible with a professional stint of more than one year in at least one of those countries
Confirmed experience in the management of complex projects
Confirmed experience in the search for financing at the public and private levels
At ease in handling public relations activities
Skilled negotiator
Fluent/native command of English and French and very good knowledge of German
Address
For further information, please contact Mr Jean-Claude Bolay, jean-claude.bolay
epfl.ch
Interested individuals should send, by post only, their CV, a statement of interest, their diplomas and references from previous positions, to: EPFL PL RH, Annonce Réf. 3855, INN 011 (Bâtiment INN), Station 7, CH-1015 Lausanne.
Search for a job