Job Detail

Euresearch is a non-profit association with offices in all the Swiss regions and a Network Office
in Bern. Its mission is to inform and advise Swiss applicants on the European Research &
Innovation Programme Horizon 2020, and on related European Programmes. Euresearch is
supported by the Swiss federal government.

For the Euresearch Network Office in Bern we are looking for two permanent Research and
Innovation Advisors/National Contact Points (NCPs):

Research & Innovation Advisor/National Contact Point (NCP) for
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (70-100%)
For this position, the ideal candidate holds a PhD in computer sciences.
Starting Date: 1 June 2019 or upon agreement

Research & Innovation Advisor/National Contact Point (NCP)
Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology (70-100%)
For this position, the ideal candidate holds a PhD in Life Sciences, Agronomy or Biotechnology.
Starting Date: 1 October 2019 or upon agreement

In addition, the candidate for either of the positions preferably brings:
(i) experience in applied research in academia/private sector, and/or
(ii) experience with funding for innovation, and/or
(iii) experience in the transport/mobility sector

In the role of an NCP, you will inform and advise clients from both the public and the private
sector in Switzerland on funding and partnering opportunities offered by Horizon 2020 and
related initiatives. Your main activities will consist of:

• obtaining, processing and disseminating information related to the respective
  Horizon 2020 Programme on various channels (Euresearch Network, website, social
  media, etc.)


• advising and training active or potential clients individually and in groups with regard to
  these programmes and activities (such as checking ideas for research or innovation
  projects or commenting on draft proposals to be submitted)


• reaching out to and maintaining good contacts with individual clients as well as with the
  relevant institutional stakeholders at national and international level.

We look for a personality with a passion for research and innovation, who likes working in an
international environment. Your ability to adapt Euresearch services to the clients’ needs,
your client-oriented mindset, together with your excellent advising and presentation skills,
will contribute to the success of your clients. We expect fluency in German, French and
English (oral and written), and look for a
t
e
a
m
p
l
a
y
e
r
w
i
t
h
good social skills and
conscientious work ethics, especially during busy periods. The place of work is Bern, and the
position will involve national and international travel activities of approximately 20%.

Euresearch offers modern and flexible working conditions in a dynamic environment. If you
would like to work in a highly motivated team, please send us your electronic application
comprising two pdfs: a first pdf with your letter of motivation and CV, and a second pdf with
copies of your degree(s)/diploma(s), certificates of employment and three references. We
look forward to hearing from you.

For questions on the positions, please contact: Cornelia Spycher, 031 380 60 05 or the
Euresearch Secretariat, 031 380 60 00.
Applications are to be sent electronically to the Euresearch Network Office:
info@euresearch.ch. Subject: “NCP ICT” or “NCP Food”. Deadline: 24 February 2019.