Specialist in Administration & Quality Management 60%
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Key information
- Publication date:05 December 2025
- Workload:60%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Villigen PSI
Job summary
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research facility. Join our dynamic environment focused on innovative solutions in science.
Tasks
- Administer regulatory correspondence and manage related databases.
- Oversee budget control and prepare project financial reports.
- Support quality management tasks and lead departmental projects.
Skills
- University degree in a scientific field is required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in German and English, and MS Office.
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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.
For the Radiation Protection and Safety Department, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Administration of regulatory correspondence including maintaining a database and preparing the associated meetings
- Monitoring and controlling the budget and third-party funds, independently preparing interim and final accounts for third-party funded projects
- Management of the department's contract management including support for the preparation of offers for the department's services
- Support with tasks within the framework of the accredited quality management and deputizing for the QM officer
- Involvement in scientific and administrative projects delegated by the department management (e.g., project management for the renewal of the database for regulatory correspondence, assistance with editing the department's annual report, collaboration and maintenance of the inter- and intranet presence, minute-taking at steering committees and research collaborations)
Your profile
- Completed university degree in a scientific field
- Independent, precise, and reliable working style, especially evident in managing finances and handling regulatory correspondence
- Interest in radiation protection and safety issues and enjoyment of working on projects in a team
- Very good German and English skills
- PC user skills (MS Office and databases)
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.
For professional inquiries, please contact Dr. Sabine Mayer, Tel. +41 56 310 23 38.
We look forward to receiving your online application by January 18, 2026 (including reference addresses) for the position titled (Index No. 9600-25620).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
