Kommunikationsbeauftragten — Universität Bern

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The communications officer works at the University of Bern and works closely with his/her colleagues at ETH Zurich as well as with all members of the CLIM+ Management Center at UNIBE and ETH Zurich, the directors and all researchers of the consortium (professors, postdocs, doctoral students). Their main tasks

Their main tasks include

• Participation in the development and implementation of the general communication strategy of the NCCR CLIM+.
• Strategic planning and creation of high-quality content (texts, multimedia) for external communication.
• Support interdisciplinary research projects in their communication.
• Management of website content as well as social media channels (LinkedIn, Bluesky, etc.) and a newsletter.
• Responsibility for the visual (company) identity and the corresponding material as well as their further development.
• Establishment and management of internal communication channels (MS teams and other platforms).
• Initiation, management or coordination of complex communication projects, including the organisation of events and conferences.
• Cooperation with the Department of Communication and Marketing (AKM) of the University of Bern or with third parties such as the Swiss media landscape and other public relations institutions.

Requirements

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic person with experience in science and corporate communication. Experience in multimedia (images/graphics, video, audio) would be beneficial. Knowledge of internal communication solutions (e.g. MS Teams), content management systems (CMS) for websites, design software (e.g. InDesign) and other communication tools are highly desirable. They like to work independently, take responsibility and develop creative ideas. You are a native German speaker or have excellent knowledge of German as well as fluent English and French skills in words and writing. Knowledge of Italian is also beneficial. You are familiar with the Swiss media and journalism landscape. We offer a creative and dynamic activity with a high degree of personal responsibility in the university environment, which includes contact with researchers and external partners. Salary and social benefits are governed by the cantonal regulations. Collaborative environment and ambitious team Application and contact We look forward to your online application with the following documents:

• CVC
• Letter of motivation
• Names and contact details of two reference persons
• Copy of the certificate(s) and/or certificate(s)

The submission deadline shall end on 26.10.2026. The screening of applications begins on 26 October, interviews are scheduled for 3 November. Work is scheduled to start as soon as possible, with the first contract running until the end of April 2030. With us, you create value. For themselves and society.

About us

The NCCR CLIM+ will build the first fully interdisciplinary, Switzerland-wide climate research community to address pressing issues related to climate extremes such as heat waves, floods, heavy rainfall, droughts, forest fires and other combined events. It will also work with stakeholders from various sectors, ranging from healthcare to the financial sector, to agriculture and water management. By pooling the expertise of 20 leading Swiss research institutions from various natural and social science disciplines, the NCCR CLIM+ will combine basic knowledge with transformative knowledge. Led by the University of Bern and ETH Zurich, the newly founded Centre for Climate Extremes and Resilience in Swiss Society (CERESS) will work with numerous other universities and climate centres throughout Switzerland. CERESS will support nationwide research, help shape living labs and develop viable solutions, creating a new transdisciplinary interface between science, society, practice and politics. More information about NCCR CLIM+ can be found on our website. Job description

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