Data protection officer (correspondant-e à la protection des données)

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Data Protection Officer (correspondant-e à la protection des données)

50 - 100% at the Rectorate

Particularities

We offer:

• An interesting and varied activity, following technological and regulatory developments
• Work serving the academic community, with direct contact with authorities, university management, and researchers
• Attractive working conditions in a dynamic and stimulating environment

Field of activity

• Inform, advise, raise awareness, and train university bodies, faculties, and staff on data protection issues and legal obligations
• Provide advice on data impact assessments and monitor their implementation
• Coordinate declarations of personal data processing activities
• Serve as a contact point for all questions related to personal data processing (internally and externally) and act as a privileged interlocutor with the Cantonal Authority for Transparency, Data Protection, and Mediation
• Assist university bodies and staff in measures following data security breaches
• Support in adopting internal directives on data protection

Requirements

• Master's degree in law or a technical field complemented by training in data protection
• Native French or German speaker, with very good knowledge of the other language and English
• Several years of professional experience, preferably in data protection or higher education institutions
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework in data protection and motivation to stay updated on legal and technical developments and to continuously train
• Ability to cooperate, flexibility, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and in teams, interacting with various actors (IT department, rectorate, researchers, cantonal data protection officer, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with cross-stakeholders
• Proactivity, curiosity, and analytical mindset
• Ability to reconcile the needs of the scientific community with regulatory requirements

Language requirements

• French and/or German
• English

Start date:

• 01.09.2025 or date to be agreed

Information:

Prof. Dr. Sarah Progin-Theuerkauf

Send an email

Application deadline:

09.06.2025

Submission address:

Via this link.

Only available in French or German.