Leader Section “Research, Technology and Development” (80%)

In this role, you

• lead and support the National Contact Points (NCPs) in your section with regard to their daily work as well as to any questions regarding their employment at Euresearch
• are responsible that the tasks and objectives of your section and of its individual members are achieved with regard to the required quality and timing
• are responsible for the sound financial management of any related resources
• cooperate closely with the other section leaders and the co-directors.

As a section leader you will also join the Euresearch Management Board (MB). As a member of the MB you will

• act as intermediary between your section and the MB, i.e. implement any MB decisions in your section and bring any relevant information or needs of your section members to the MB’s attention
• with the other MB members support the co-directors in fulfilling the tasks and objectives of the Euresearch Network
• represent the Euresearch Network to external stakeholders .

The workload related to the section lead and the work for the Management Board is approximately 40%.

To be a suitable candidate, you are a pro-active leader with strong social and communicative skills as well as a certain experience in managing a team of 6 – 8 people. You are familiar with the implications of the HE programmes, in particular with collaborative projects. You think conceptually, are interested in organisational and strategic planning, and not afraid of making or implementing tough decisions. Project and business management experience are an asset.

For your NCP activities, we expect a PhD and a sound knowledge of the Swiss research landscape.