Grant Writer for Innovation Funding

70-90%

Fribourg, CH, Sarine

29.05.2026

Enseignement, recherche, emplois, événements: l’Université de Fribourg est un espace d’innovations et un moteur important pour la vie économique et culturelle de la région. Elle attire des étudiant-e-s et des chercheur-euse-s en provenance de toute la Suisse et du monde entier, elle marque le quotidien de la cité bilingue de Fribourg, depuis sa fondation en 1889.

Nous misons sur la complémentarité des compétences et la variété des perspectives car c’est la diversité des parcours et des profils qui fait la force de l’Etat de Fribourg. Nous favorisons la conciliation vie professionnelle et vie privée et les conditions de travail flexibles. Pour en savoir plus, suivez ce lien .

We offer :

A varied, dynamic and international work environment. Very good conditions regarding work-life balance with flexible hours and remote work.Continuing education.

The University of Fribourg is seeking a Grant Writer for Innovation Funding (70–90%) to support researchers in securing competitive third?party funding for innovation?oriented projects. Embedded within the Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) Unit, the position focuses on national and international innovation schemes such as Innosuisse, BRIDGE, EU innovation programmes, and industry?linked instruments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and promote relevant innovation funding opportunities

• Provide hands?on support for drafting, reviewing, and improving grant proposal

• Translate complex scientific content into clear and convincing English

• Support impact, implementation, and innovation strategies

• Assist with grant management, follow?up, and reporting

• Organize training sessions and workshops on innovation funding

• Collaborate closely with KTT colleagues, research support services, and external partners

• PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

• Proven successful experience with Innosuisse and/or BRIDGE application

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Familiarity with technology transfer is an asset

• Excellent writing and editing skills in English; good command of French or German

Dr. Valeria Mozzetti Rohrseitz
Head of Knowledge and Technology Transfer