The SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics is an internationally recognized non-profit organization, dedicated to biological and biomedical data science. Its data scientists are passionate about creating knowledge and solving complex questions in many fields, from biodiversity and evolution to medicine. They provide essential databases and software platforms as well as bioinformatics expertise and services to academic, clinical, and industry groups. SIB federates the Swiss bioinformatics community of some 900 scientists, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Institute contributes to keeping Switzerland at the forefront of innovation by fostering progress in biological research and enhancing health.
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Employer
SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
Work Location
Lausanne, Switzerland
Employment fraction
60% - 80%
Type of contract
permanent
- Proactively identify opportunities for SIB to participate in national and international scientific activities, contact the relevant SIB groups and facilitate starting the collaborations, including drafting and supporting competitive proposals.
- Develop and support network capacity of SIB engagements and partnerships.
- Oversee the internal management processes of submitted projects as well as funded projects.
- Ensure compliance with funder and partner requirements and timely reporting as well as internal SIB management groups (admin, legal and financial).
- Organise and drive internal SIB alignment meetings.
- Coordinate communication and collaboration with other international bodies.
- Thanks to a proactive approach based on the services SIB teams can provide, collaborate to help identify and set up collaborations with private companies.
- Travel within Switzerland and Europe as required to collaborate with internal and external partners (up to 10%, mostly day trips).
- A PhD within a relevant area such as bioinformatics or molecular biology; applicants with education at master level in a relevant area combined with significant experience and insight in life science research can also be considered.
- Proven track record in preparing and submitting successful grant proposals, particularly for European and international funding programmes.
- At least 3-5 years of experience managing multi-partner projects or consortia, including project coordination, reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.
- Solid understanding of academic and research infrastructure environments, including their governance and funding mechanisms.
- Exposure to financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation for funded projects.
- Deep understanding of research funding mechanisms at a national and international level.
- Familiarity with scientific collaboration frameworks (e.g., ELIXIR, EOSC, or similar research infrastructures).
- Excellent command of the English language, both orally and in writing.
- Good knowledge of the Swiss and international life science ecosystem, including international and European initiatives; A strong network in this domain is a plus.
- Experience with working in cross-institutional projects, preferably including several countries is an asset.