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"As Switzerland's incubator for innovation, Empa's research provides answers to the most pressing challenges facing
industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
Program Manager at the Competence Centre for Sustainability Robotics - play a key role in supporting and coordinating
our strategic activities (80-100%)
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100
employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research
institution of the ETH Domain.The Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics (LSR) is a world-leading group with research
focus on the development of novel, biologically inspired flying robots for distributed sensing in air and water and
autonomous robotic construction for digital infrastructure systems. The lab is based on a jointly funded Professorship
by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and is specialised in robot design, hardware
development and multi-modal robot mobility.
Your tasks
Project management
- Project Development: Managing collaborative projects with industrial, academic, government and institutional
partners.
- Fundraising: Identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals, and maintaining relationships with funding
partners.
- End-Use Interaction: Facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, including end-users, scientists and industrial
partners.
- Reporting and documentation: Interfacing with funders/partners and managing/preparing progress reports.
Communication/Social Media
- Social media-Marketing: Managing our social media communications and developing campaigns to promote our activities.
- Community Creation: Building and fostering networks of stakeholders and collaborators around our research topics.
- Impact Assessment: Implementing tools to measure the social and scientific impact of our projects.
- Communication and Outreach: Writing and disseminating content about our research, events, and projects to various
audiences (scientific community, public, media).
- Events: Organizing and participating in events (internal and external) aimed at promoting robotics and its
applications.
Your profile
- University degree (Master’s, PhD’s or equivalent) in a field related to communication, science, engineering, or
management. A specialization in robotics is a plus.
- Proven experience in project management, fundraising, or partnership development.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German. Swiss-German and French is a plus.
- Strong interest in technology and environment.
Our offer
We are offering a one-year position at Empa, with the possibility of extension, to conduct state-of-the-art research
in one of Europe's most dynamic scientific institutions. The position includes access to world-leading testing
infrastructure and a global network in Sustainability Robotics and is based at the Empa campus in Dübendorf, near
Zurich, Switzerland. Close collaboration and exchange with the EPFL in Lausanne is also part of the role. Applications
are open immediately and the first evaluation will start on 16 June 2025. The expected start date is as soon as
possible by mutual agreement.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in
innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts. We look forward to receiving your complete
online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference
persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be
considered.CristinaMarinoni, Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner
Questions?
Prof. DrMirko Kovac
Head of Laboratory
Sustainability Robotics
https://www.empa.ch/web/s799
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working
environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of
life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
Good to know
Empa website
Working in Switzerland
Employment process
Conditions of employment
Apply now
industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
Program Manager at the Competence Centre for Sustainability Robotics - play a key role in supporting and coordinating
our strategic activities (80-100%)
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100
employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research
institution of the ETH Domain.The Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics (LSR) is a world-leading group with research
focus on the development of novel, biologically inspired flying robots for distributed sensing in air and water and
autonomous robotic construction for digital infrastructure systems. The lab is based on a jointly funded Professorship
by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and is specialised in robot design, hardware
development and multi-modal robot mobility.
Your tasks
Project management
- Project Development: Managing collaborative projects with industrial, academic, government and institutional
partners.
- Fundraising: Identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals, and maintaining relationships with funding
partners.
- End-Use Interaction: Facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, including end-users, scientists and industrial
partners.
- Reporting and documentation: Interfacing with funders/partners and managing/preparing progress reports.
Communication/Social Media
- Social media-Marketing: Managing our social media communications and developing campaigns to promote our activities.
- Community Creation: Building and fostering networks of stakeholders and collaborators around our research topics.
- Impact Assessment: Implementing tools to measure the social and scientific impact of our projects.
- Communication and Outreach: Writing and disseminating content about our research, events, and projects to various
audiences (scientific community, public, media).
- Events: Organizing and participating in events (internal and external) aimed at promoting robotics and its
applications.
Your profile
- University degree (Master’s, PhD’s or equivalent) in a field related to communication, science, engineering, or
management. A specialization in robotics is a plus.
- Proven experience in project management, fundraising, or partnership development.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German. Swiss-German and French is a plus.
- Strong interest in technology and environment.
Our offer
We are offering a one-year position at Empa, with the possibility of extension, to conduct state-of-the-art research
in one of Europe's most dynamic scientific institutions. The position includes access to world-leading testing
infrastructure and a global network in Sustainability Robotics and is based at the Empa campus in Dübendorf, near
Zurich, Switzerland. Close collaboration and exchange with the EPFL in Lausanne is also part of the role. Applications
are open immediately and the first evaluation will start on 16 June 2025. The expected start date is as soon as
possible by mutual agreement.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in
innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts. We look forward to receiving your complete
online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference
persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be
considered.CristinaMarinoni, Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner
Questions?
Prof. DrMirko Kovac
Head of Laboratory
Sustainability Robotics
https://www.empa.ch/web/s799
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working
environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of
life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
Good to know
Empa website
Working in Switzerland
Employment process
Conditions of employment
Apply now