Communication and Events Officer / Communication and Events Officeress

Job Opportunity: Communication and Events Officer (80-100%)

The National Center of Competence in Research, NCCR Catalysis, is dedicated to developing skills, tools, and technologies that facilitate the transition towards a carbon-neutral and waste-free chemical industry for a sustainable society. Jointly led by ETH Zurich and EPFL since 2020, the research program is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and currently comprises 14 member institutions with over 200 members. As we prepare for the second funding phase (August 2024 through July 2028) and our upcoming final funding phase (August 2028 through July 2032), we are looking to expand our team.

Position Summary

The NCCR Catalysis Project Office is seeking a Communication and Events Officer to join our dynamic team as soon as possible. You will work closely with the Project Office and the Management Team to enhance our communication efforts and to organize impactful events.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication:
  • Reinforce and expand ongoing communication strategies across all platforms (website, social media, newsletter).
• Event Organization:
  • Support the organization of international conferences and educational schools.
  • Assist with annual meetings and events such as the Annual Meeting, Annual Review Meeting, and Sustainability Day.
• Yearly Reporting:
  • Contribute to data entry and analysis in reporting interfaces, as well as assist with scientific writing.
• Educational Activities:
  • Coordinate and support visits of guest lecturers.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• An M.Sc. in the chemical sciences or a related field.
• Experience in scientific communication, marketing, social media writing, and event organization.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset with strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage.
• Self-motivated and curious, comfortable working across a diverse range of topics.
• Open to learning and using modern digital tools for communication, coordination, and reporting.
• A willingness to participate in up to three multi-day on-site events per year in Switzerland.

Working Environment

We offer a vibrant office environment within a multilingual team located at the beautiful ETH Hönggerberg, flexible working conditions, and comprehensive social benefits in line with the standards of ETH Zurich. The start date will be the earliest possible for the selected candidate.

Application Information

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the position, please reach out to Dr. Marie-Francine Lagadec and Dr. Sharon Mitchell. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending applications directly to them.

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