Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Research Associate 50-80%
- 06 November 2026
- 50 – 80%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg as a Scientific Staff Member. This role offers a supportive work environment and promotes work-life balance.
Tasks
- Coordinate a training program for early-career researchers.
- Organize events and training for postdoctoral researchers.
- Develop a website and gather best practices for postdocs.
Skills
- PhD required; research experience preferred; knowledge of Swiss higher education.
- Fluency in French, German, or English with knowledge in two others.
- Strong motivation, flexibility, and teamwork abilities.
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About the job
Research Associate
Fribourg, CH, Saane, CH
Employing Authority / Administrative Unit / Institution
The University of Fribourg is an educational institution, research centre, employer and event organiser all in one. Its innovative strength makes it an important engine for the economic and cultural life of the region. As a magnet for students and researchers from across Switzerland and all over the world, the university has shaped the life of the bilingual city of Fribourg since its foundation in 1889.
Become part of our team!
The employer, the State, promotes the compatibility of work and private life and offers its employees a modern working environment and attractive working conditions. Learn more on the following page .
Your tasks
- Development and coordination of a programme for the further training of early career researchers (postdocs)
- Organisation of events and training programmes for early career researchers
- Development of a training programme for professors and supervisors of early career researchers, in close collaboration with the faculties
- Development of a website for postdocs
- Collection of best practices
- Participation in a national postdoc network
- Regular evaluation and further development of measures and activities
Desired profile
- Doctorate
- Ideally research experience after the doctorate
- Knowledge of the Swiss higher education landscape
- Ideally experience in website management
- High self-motivation and flexibility
- Social skills, customer orientation and ability to work in a team
- Proficiency in French, German or English as well as good knowledge of the other two languages
Contact person
Dr Katja Wirth, Head of the Research Promotion Office, katja.wirth@unifr.ch or Julie Perriard, Lawyer, julie.perriard@unifr.ch
