Scientific Program Officer – Open Science & Data

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL; Mittelwallis; Híbrido; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EPFL in Lausanne is seeking a Scientific Program Officer for the NCCR Separations, to support scientific coordination, reporting, Open Science, and data management across multiple Work Packages.

You will work closely with program leadership, researchers, and institutional services to ensure effective coordination, impactful outputs, and high-quality reporting. This role offers a hybrid presence with on-site collaboration in Sion and EPFL facilities.

Formación

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, process engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, environmental or electrical engineering; or a Master’s with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in separation science or related field.
• Experience in scientific writing, reporting, coordination, or research program management; recent graduates with relevant coordination/writing experience encouraged.
• Knowledge of Open Science, data management, FAIR principles, and reproducible research practices.
• Familiarity with databases and collaborative digital tools; Airtable is desirable.
• Experience with KTT, valorisation, IP, or industry-academia collaboration is an asset.
• Excellent scientific writing, synthesis, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with researchers, management, and external stakeholders; onboarding/mentoring will be provided.
• Excellent command of English; French and/or German an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate collection/ consolidation of scientific information for SNSF reports and reviews.
• Develop reporting templates, guidelines, timelines, and processes across Work Packages.
• Monitor scientific progress, milestones, deliverables, publications, and indicators.
• Contribute to scientific presentations, newsletters, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate Open Science implementation and compliance with OA requirements.
• Develop and maintain digital tools, dashboards, and indicators for program coordination.

Conocimientos

Scientific writing

Coordination

Communication

Project management

Educación

PhD in chemistry or engineering

Master's degree +5 years coordinating/research management

Herramientas

Airtable

Descripción del empleo

EPFL in Lausanne is seeking a Scientific Program Officer for the NCCR Separations, to support scientific coordination, reporting, Open Science, and data management across multiple Work Packages.

You will work closely with program leadership, researchers, and institutional services to ensure effective coordination, impactful outputs, and high-quality reporting. This role offers a hybrid presence with on-site collaboration in Sion and EPFL facilities.