Scientific Collaborator (60%)

With 21,000 students across 28 universities of applied sciences spread over the seven cantons of Western Switzerland, HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences in Switzerland. A reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity and knowledge, HES-SO plays a key role in the economic, social and cultural development of the country.

The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is advertising the position of

Your tasks

As part of your role, you support the project manager in the operational management of the transformation of the common application for financial and administrative monitoring of research projects and service deliveries (AGP-SageX) by participating in the definition of the operating model, the revision of regulations, directives and reference frameworks, and the production of reports for governance bodies. You organise workshops, testing phases and information or consultation sessions with stakeholders.

You are also responsible for implementing the communication plan and change management: you design the content of various media (web pages, newsletters, etc.), distribute newsletters and organise user training.

Finally, you provide occasional support for the management of the tool’s operation, notably through updating directives, clean-ups (projects, rights, etc.) and supporting the administrative follow-up of the group of business correspondents.

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor of Science from a university of applied sciences or an equivalent qualification. A Bachelor of Science in business informatics is an advantage;
• You have at least 3 years’ experience in project management. Project management certifications are an advantage;
• You have experience in communication and change management;
• You are familiar with the Swiss academic landscape.

Your skills

• Meticulous, you have excellent analytical and synthesis skills;
• Organised and reliable, you meet and respect defined deadlines;
• You are able to structure, prioritise and monitor decisions and actions, including under pressure or in urgent situations;
• You are client- and results-oriented;
• You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written);
• You are proficient with office tools in the M365 environment.

Work rate: 60%

Contract duration: fixed-term contract until 31 December 2028

Start date: 1 January 2027

Workplace: Lausanne or Delémont with possible travel in French-speaking Switzerland

Application deadline: 18.10.2026

HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy promoting equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV and copies of diplomas and work certificates) via our platform. Only applications received through this channel will be considered. Contact is possible with Géraldine Sauthier, Research and Innovation Department, at +41 58 900 01 29 or Denise von Däniken, HR Service, at +41 58 900 00 74.