Empa, Materials Science and Technology
St. Gallen
14 hours ago
Research Fundraiser 80-100% (a)
- 14 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- St. Gallen
Job summary
Empa is passionate about materials science and technology. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future!
Tasks
- Engage in major donor and foundation fundraising activities.
- Collaborate with researchers to create project documentation.
- Identify and cultivate potential donors and partners.
Skills
- Degree or equivalent experience in fundraising or communications.
- Strong communicative and service-oriented personality.
- Proficient in digital tools and CRM systems.
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About the job
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1,100 employees of Empa make decisive contributions for the benefit of society for a livable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
Research Fundraiser 80-100% (a)
The Future Fund is Empa's fundraising team. It successfully raises private third-party funds to finance excellent research projects and infrastructures. Thanks to this support, numerous additional projects in medical and sustainability research have been realized in recent years, enabling young talents to start their scientific careers.
Your tasks
Major Donor and Foundation Fundraising:
- Review of internal research projects
- In collaboration with researchers: preparation of project documents and reports on project progress
- Research and identification of potential donors (foundations and private major donors)
- Acquisition process
- Administrative handling including contract and payment process
- Recording activities in the CRM system (Salesforce)
- Participation in the ongoing development of the fundraising strategy
- Organization and execution of visits and events for existing and potential funding partners
- Active involvement in maintaining and expanding Empa's fundraising network (including participation in external events)
- Creation of fundraising content for Empa's communication channels
Your profile
- University of applied sciences or university degree or comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in fundraising (advantageous), communication, marketing, or sales
- Competent handling of internal and external stakeholders
- Communicative and service-oriented personality
- Strong interest in scientific topics, especially medical research
- Confident use of common digital tools including CRM systems
- Very good written and spoken skills in German and English
Our offer
As part of the fundraising team, you will work in an inspiring scientific environment. Daily exchange with researchers gives you insights into a wide variety of scientific topics and allows you to experience cutting-edge research up close. Through your work, you contribute decisively to further developing research areas and turning innovative ideas into reality. The position offers you a high degree of responsibility, independence, and the opportunity to actively shape topics.
The desired starting date is 01.09.26. The main workplace will be St. Gallen; presence at the Dübendorf site at least one day per week is required.
"a" in our job ads stands for "all." We live a culture of inclusion and respect. Everyone who is interested in innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities is welcome with us - that is all that matters.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including cover letter, CV, certificates, diplomas, and contact details of two references. Please submit these exclusively via our application portal. Applications by email or post will not be considered.
