Head of Natural Hazards Mission

ETH Zürich; Root; Vor Ort; CHF 190.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zürich seeks a Natural Hazards Mission Lead for the ETH Swiss GeoLab based in Root. You will steer the research and development portfolio, translate stakeholder needs into research and product requirements, and drive delivery across landslides and other natural hazards.

You will collaborate with authorities, industry, and academia to deliver measurable value in Swiss practice and policy. You will report to GeoLab leadership, define priorities and milestones, manage budgets, and guide

Qualifikationen

• Strong expertise and understanding of natural hazards with proven project impact.
• Excellent communication, listening and presentation skills.
• Track record of successful collaboration across diverse teams.
• Experience designing and leading research or R&D portfolios.

Aufgaben

• Define ambitious, coherent R&D portfolio for the Natural Hazards Mission, focusing on landslides and rockfalls.
• Translate user needs into actionable research, data, and product requirements.
• Lead mission delivery and set priorities, milestones, and success criteria.
• Engage with authorities, practitioners and industry to ensure measurable value.
• Manage budget, governance, and reporting to GeoLab leadership and stakeholders.
• Represent ETH Swiss GeoLab in scientific, policy and industry communities.

Kenntnisse

Natural hazards expertise

Dashboard tools

Stakeholder management

Project portfolio management

Leadership by influence

English and German proficiency

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zürich seeks a Natural Hazards Mission Lead for the ETH Swiss GeoLab based in Root. You will steer the research and development portfolio, translate stakeholder needs into research and product requirements, and drive delivery across landslides and other natural hazards.

You will collaborate with authorities, industry, and academia to deliver measurable value in Swiss practice and policy. You will report to GeoLab leadership, define priorities and milestones, manage budgets, and guide