République et Canton de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Scientific Collaborator
- 29 October 2026
- 100%
- Neuchâtel
Job summary
Join the État de Neuchâtel as a scientific collaborator! Work in a stimulating and dynamic environment with flexible conditions.
Tasks
- Negotiate and develop academic strategies for the canton.
- Assist in managing tertiary education and related research activities.
- Create financial tools to ensure efficient public fund usage.
Skills
- Master's in economics or political science with 5+ years of experience.
- Autonomous work ethic with strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency in German and project management experience desired.
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Scientific Collaborator
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- Do you have a knack for negotiation and does the development of the canton’s academic and financial strategy at the national and intercantonal level align with your aspirations? Your skills interest the SFPO.
The OHER is responsible for tertiary education and, as such, assists and represents the Department of Education and Finance in various working groups.
As a scientific collaborator, you work closely with the head of office in steering, planning, and efficiently managing tertiary education and related research activities. You prepare strategic dossiers, including their financial aspects, enabling the Council of State, the department, and the service to take positions in the field of higher education and research.
In your role, you may also be called upon to represent the canton’s interests in various cantonal and intercantonal bodies.
Financially, you design and implement control tools and indicators to ensure the efficient use of public funds.
Finally, you are responsible for specific dossiers on mandate from the head of office.
Holding a university master’s degree, preferably in economics or political science, or an equivalent qualification, you have at least 5 years of professional experience and good knowledge of the Swiss education system.
Capable of working independently, you can chair working groups. You are flexible, proactive, possess good analytical and synthesis skills, and have good interpersonal skills. Additionally, you have solid knowledge of German.
Experience or qualifications in project management are desirable to successfully carry out the activities of this position.
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
- 1 January 2027
- 15 November 2026
- Mr Thierry Clément, Head of the Office of Higher Education, tel. 032 889 79 07 or by email: thierry.clement@ne.ch
- Class 9
- Autonomous and varied work.
- A stimulating, dynamic, and meaningful working environment.
- Flexible working conditions with the possibility of remote work.
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
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