Institutional Coordinator Human Research Infrastructure — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Today
Role overview
Mission
EPFL is strengthening its capacity to conduct world-leading research involving human biological samples, clinical collaborations, sensitive data, artificial intelligence, and biomedical innovation.
To support this ambition, EPFL is establishing an institutional framework for the management of human biological samples and sensitive research data.
- Mission
- EPFL is strengthening its capacity to conduct world-leading research involving human biological samples, clinical collaborations, sensitive data, artificial intelligence, and biomedical innovation.
- Main duties and responsibilities Strategic Development:
- Lead the implementation of EPFL's institutional strategy for human biological samples and sensitive research data.
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities Strategic Development:
- Lead the implementation of EPFL's institutional strategy for human biological samples and sensitive research data.
- Develop a long-term roadmap for human research infrastructure at EPFL in coordination with the operational teams.
- Identify opportunities for national and international partnerships and participation in research infrastructures. Governance, Policy, and Compliance:
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks for human biological samples and sensitive data, including policies for acquisition, access, sharing, reuse, and stewardship.
- Support institutional alignment with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements (Swiss HRA, GDPR, data protection, biobanking standards).
- Promote harmonization and best practices across EPFL laboratories and research units. Cross-Institutional Coordination:
- Serve as the institutional point of coordination for compliance topics involving human research.
- Facilitate interactions between researchers, IT services, Legal Affairs, Ethics Affairs, the Data Protection Office, and external partners.
- Coordinate EPFL’s participation in national and international infrastructures (e.g., biobanking networks, secure data environments, precision medicine initiatives).
Company and context
- Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and organizational units.
- Experience with data governance and secure data environments
- Ability to provide strategic leadership in complex, multi-partner environments.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills. Highly desi
Additional details
- Main duties and responsibilities Strategic Development:
- Identify opportunities for national and international partnerships and participation in research infrastructures. Governance, Policy, and Compliance:
- Promote harmonization and best practices across EPFL laboratories and research units. Cross-Institutional Coordination:
- Work with the operational teams to implement robust processes for traceability, data governance, and responsible data use. Human Biological Samples and Biobanking:
- Support the integration of EPFL’s biobank services with the School of Life Sciences and clinical partners.
- Establish institutional KPIs, reporting mechanisms, and evaluation processes. Research Community Engagement:
- Promote training and awareness programs and foster a culture of responsible and compliant research across EPFL.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills.
Notes and original content
- Main duties and responsibilities
- Strategic Development:
- Identify opportunities for national and international partnerships and participation in research infrastructures.
- Governance, Policy, and Compliance:
- Promote harmonization and best practices across EPFL laboratories and research units.
- Cross-Institutional Coordination:
- Work with the operational teams to implement robust processes for traceability, data governance, and responsible data use.
- Human Biological Samples and Biobanking:
- Quality Systems:
- Establish institutional KPIs, reporting mechanisms, and evaluation processes.
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 Lausanne. 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?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
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