Job Opportunity: Research Project Coordinator
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Project Coordinator to work on an important initiative focused on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, access, and use in Switzerland. This is a part-time position (40-60%), limited to 4 years starting November 2025.
What You Can Expect
The project, entitled "Is PrEP for all? An interdisciplinary approach to improve HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness, access, and use in Switzerland," is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). Its goal is to provide gender-sensitive, interdisciplinary, evidence-based guidance on enhancing PrEP awareness, access, and use among underserved and diverse populations in Switzerland. This project will involve collaboration among several universities in Switzerland and abroad, institutions active in HIV care and prevention, and the communities concerned with PrEP and/or HIV.
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating research and administrative procedures crucial for the effective management of the research project. Key tasks include communication across research teams and partners, regulatory affairs, reporting, and outreach.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing project conduct and liaising with different project teams and partners.
- Establishing contracts between project partners, including research teams, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS), and the Community Advisory Group.
- Managing ethics approval processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while reporting scientific and financial progress to funding agencies.
- Facilitating communication among all project stakeholders (research partners, SNSF, SHCS, Community Advisory Group) and organizing meetings, events, and the timely dissemination of information.
- Implementing DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) strategies within the project framework, ensuring inclusive practices across all stages.
Required Profile
- Education: Master's degree (MSc) in a relevant field.
- Experience:
- Proven experience in project management, ideally in an academic or research setting.
- Experience in conducting academic research.
- Familiarity with regulatory affairs and ethics approval processes for academic research.
- Previous involvement in DEI initiatives and/or community organizations, with a commitment to promoting inclusive practices, is a plus.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage stakeholders effectively in English, German, and French.
- Proficiency in project coordination tools and practices.
- Highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
What We Offer
- An exciting opportunity to contribute to an interdisciplinary and inclusive project.
- A collaborative work environment with dynamic partners.
- Flexible working hours (40-60% position) with the possibility to work part-time from home.
- Salary according to the pay scales of Inselspital Bern.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Questions about the Job?
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:
Marie Ballif
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin
marie.ballif@insel.ch