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 Europe, and on related European programmes. Euresearch is funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation.
For the Euresearch Network Office in Bern we are looking for an Advisor for Cluster 5 (Mobility) and the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) of the Horizon Europe (HE) Programme.
Starting date: 1 June 2024 or upon agreement
In the role of an advisor, you will inform and advise researchers and innovators from both the public and the private sector in Switzerland on prospective and running projects. Your main activities will consist of:
- obtaining, processing and disseminating information related to Cluster 5 (Mobility) and MSCA on various channels (Euresearch Network, website, social media, etc.)
- inform, advise and train active or prospective clients individually and in groups regarding Cluster 5 (Mobility) and MSCA in the European Framework Programmes
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Engineering, Life Sciences or similar. Ideally you have already worked in or managed a European project. Knowledge of the Swiss research & innovation landscape is an advantage.
The ideal advisor candidate enjoys supporting researchers and innovators in the process of obtaining funding opportunities. You are a strong communicator, service-oriented and enjoy networking. You like working in an international environment and bring a solution-oriented mindset to our lively team. You communicate fluently in English and at least one national language.
The place of work is Bern with flexibility of teleworking. The position involves well plannable national and international travel activities. Euresearch offers flexible working conditions in a dynamic environment.
If you would like to be part of our highly motivated network, please send your application comprising a first pdf with your letter of motivation and CV, and a second pdf with copies of your degree(s)/diploma(s) and certificates of employment to info@euresearch.ch with the subject “Advisor for Mobility and MSCA” until 25 March 2024. Interviews will take place on 4 April 2024 (1st round), and 11 April 2024 (2nd round) in Bern.