Tasks and responsibilities

• Scientific and educational project management
• Consortium coordination
• Fundraising and community building across multiple international partners

Essential requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience of working in public or private sector research funding management
• Significant experience with coordination of consortia-based scientific initiatives.
• A significant track record in grant writing and fundraising
• Knowledge of science, innovation and programme design and planning
• Proven experience in successfully developing, leading, and supervising complex initiatives involving high performing teams
• Proven experience in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, networking, partnership building and relationship management
• Fluency in English, working knowledge of French and German

Desirable assets

• Doctoral-level degree, such as a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in a relevant scientific or biomedical field or related fields of science and innovation expertise
• A track record of scientific research in the life and biomedical sciences
• Knowledge of current international, national and pan-African issues in biomedical research priorities
• Experience in developing and managing scientific grant programmes and grant making practices
• Proven experience in facilitating technical and strategic design processes and developing workflow processes and tools to support research platforms and initiatives
• Experience with PR and communication

The successful applicant shall join an international, multidisciplinary and diverse team, with the possibility of bringing their vision and ambition to shaping large-scale international partnerships. We offer the possibility for flexibility in working hours and are open to hybrid models for in-person and home-office (max. 50%) employment. Travel (national and international) of limited duration is envisaged. Centrally located office space in Bern, the highly attractive medium-sized federal Capital of Switzerland.
The University of Bern strongly supports equal opportunities and is especially committed to increasing the diversity of its staff. For this reason, we encourage anyone to apply who fits the profile outlined in this advertisement.

In case of any inquiries concerning this position, please contact Dr. Rebecca Limenitakis at info.mcid@unibe.ch, specifying “Query Co RE SO” in the subject of your email.

Please send your application, as a single pdf file, to info.mcid@unibe.ch, latest by 20th December 2024. Please include “Application Co RE SO” in the subject of your email. The application file should containing the following:

• A motivation letter (max. 1 page)
• A resume highlighting key experiences and previous or current engagements testifying to the suitability of your profile (max. 3 pages)
• Up to three key achievements thematically linked to this position, in narrative form and including any relevant weblinks (max. 3 pages).
• Up to three names of references, detailing how each reference can comment on your suitability for this post.