Project Management Officer with the Group for Sustainability and Technology

Updated: about 1 year ago
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

60%-80%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Group for Sustainability and Technology (SusTec) within the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics of ETH Zurich investigate and improves the understanding of technological innovation, institutional dynamics, and organizational strategies as key drivers towards a decarbonized, circular economy. As part of the SusTec group of around 30 professionals, the Sustainability in Business Lab (sus.lab) further drives the sustainability transition in collaboration with industry, policymakers, and academia.


Job description

You efficiently and independently manage our operations and drives the overarching management processes of the group. This mainly includes the oversight and management of 10+ large (research) projects from initiation to closing, including proposal submission, budgeting, partner management, project monitoring, financial and time reporting, and the identification of intellectual property issues. To do so, you work closely with the respective business functions of ETH Zurich such as Finance and HR.

In addition, you contribute to representing project interests towards project partners, policymakers, and funding agencies as well as drive stakeholder management and networking outside of projects.

Furthermore, you oversee the group’s employment processes, such as personnel planning, job posting, hiring processes and contract management, as well as external communication, such as web and LinkedIn presence.

By directly supporting the Group Head and as part of the extended leadership team you strengthen daily operations while also contributing to shaping the group and its overall success.


Your profile
  • You have several years of experience in autonomously driving processes and engaging with senior professionals and you possess outstanding independent organizational abilities.
  • Furthermore, you have a clear understanding of the setup and processes of large (research) projects with multiple international partners from business and academia and you can easily relate to business functions such as Finance, HR, Legal and Communications.
  • You should have a general interest in sustainability topics, with expertise in technology- or sustainability-related projects being a plus.
  • Your working style is very team-oriented, and you have strong communication skills.
  • You are fluent in English and have at least a B2 working knowledge of German.


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We offer

We offer an inclusive and entrepreneurial work atmosphere in a large and dynamic team at a globally leading academic institution. The starting date is negotiable, but we are aiming to fill this position as soon as possible. The position is limited to 2 years, with a potential for prolongation.

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Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: 

The review of applications will start in December 2022. The position will remain open until filled. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about SusTec can be found here . Questions regarding the position should be directed to Oliver Akeret (no applications).

For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich  apply.


About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.



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