Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Scientific Collaborator 50-80%
- 13 November 2026
- 50 – 80%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg as a scientific collaborator! This role offers a chance to impact research ethics and governance.
Tasks
- Analyze current ethical oversight of human research at the university.
- Develop compliance frameworks for human research involving ethics.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders to harmonize regulations.
Skills
- Master's degree in social sciences preferred; PhD is a plus.
- Experience in research ethics and compliance required.
- Fluency in French or German; English skills valued.
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About the job
Scientific Collaborator
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
Important message
The first interview will take place online on 14 or 15 January 2027.
Why join us?
We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of backgrounds and profiles that makes the strength of the State of Fribourg. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. For more information, follow this link .
Your missions
Within the framework of this position, for the development of research ethics governance, you will be required to undertake the following tasks:
- Analyse the current situation at the University of Fribourg regarding the ethical oversight of research involving human beings, outside the scope of the Federal Act on Research involving Human Beings, and in related ethical fields (impact on society, environment, critical collaborations, use of AI, etc.), taking into account regulatory requirements, expectations of research funding bodies and scientific publishers
- Develop a compliance framework for research involving human beings, including the necessary regulations, guidelines and procedures
- Design an ethical evaluation process for research projects, including the creation of one or more internal ethics committees as well as an ethics training system for members of these committees
- Assess medium and long-term needs in human resources and organisation within central services and the faculties concerned
- Ensure coordination with other persons and services responsible for regulatory requirements in research to harmonise the regulations and processes developed
We offer:
- A varied and interesting activity within the scientific community and in direct contact with researchers
- Attractive working conditions in a dynamic and stimulating environment
- Fixed-term contract of one to two years maximum, depending on the agreed percentage
Desired profile
- Holder of a university degree (minimum Master’s level or equivalent qualification), preferably in the humanities and social sciences; a doctorate is an asset
- Ideally, professional experience in a position related to research ethics and scientific ethics, particularly in the field of research involving human beings
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ease in communicating with the various institutional bodies involved in developing the compliance framework
- Strong personal motivation and flexibility
- Social skills and ability to work in a team
- Fluency in French or German with good knowledge of the other language and English
Contact details
Dr Katja Wirth, Head of Research Promotion Service, katja.wirth@unifr.ch or Julie Perriard, Lawyer, julie.perriard@unifr.ch
