Research Center Development Advisor — EPFL
- Location
- Sion
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Mission
The National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Separations, hosted by EPFL and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, unites leading Swiss institutions to transform separation science for environmental and energy sustainability.
A cornerstone of the NCCR's long-term vision is the creation of the Materials Centre for Advanced Separations (MCAS), a shared national platform that will provide academic, government, and industrial researchers with access to the infrastructure, tools, and databases developed within the NCCR, and will ensure the longevity of its activities beyond the funding period.
- Mission
- The National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Separations, hosted by EPFL and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, unites leading Swiss institutions to transform separation science for environmental and energy sustainability.
- Main duties and responsibilities
- Develop the strategic plan for the launch of MCAS, intially focused on the EPFL Valais Wallis site, including its mission, governance structure, access model, service portfolio, and operating model.
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities
- Develop the strategic plan for the launch of MCAS, intially focused on the EPFL Valais Wallis site, including its mission, governance structure, access model, service portfolio, and operating model.
- Design a financial sustainability model, including cost structures, pricing of services, and diversified funding streams from public and private sources.
- Conduct stakeholder mapping and needs assessments across academia, industry, and government, and translate findings into the MCAS value proposition.
- Coordinate with EPFL services (technology transfer, legal, finance, infrastructure) and with NCCR partner institutions to align the centre's setup with institutional frameworks.
- Map the landscape of related Swiss research infrastructures and identify opportunities for future strategic alignment and partnerships beyond EPFL.
- Establish a phased launch roadmap aligned with the equipment commissioning schedule, including clear milestones, resource requirements, and risk management.
- Support industry engagement and partnership development in coordination with the NCCR's knowledge and technology transfer activities.
- Prepare strategic documents, business plans, and presentations for the NCCR Management, EPFL leadership, and funding bodies. Profile
- Master's degree or PhD in science, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
Additional details
- Prepare strategic documents, business plans, and presentations for the NCCR Management, EPFL leadership, and funding bodies.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French or German is an asset.
- A dynamic, interdisciplinary environment within a leading technical university. Contract Start Date : As soon as possible
- Activity Rate Max : 60.00
Notes and original content
- A dynamic, interdisciplinary environment within a leading technical university.
- Informations
- Contract Start Date : As soon as possible
- Contract Type: CDD
- Duration: 1 year
- Reference: 2420
Questions about this listing
What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
EPFL lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Sion. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does EPFL offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with EPFL during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at EPFL?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to EPFL's original listing at careers.epfl.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
