Advisor for Digital Technologies and Security (Maternity Leave Replacement, 6-month temporary position)

About the job

Euresearch is a non-profit association with the mission to inform and advise Swiss applicants on the European Research & Innovation Programme Horizon Europe. Euresearch is funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation.

Your Role

In this role, you will support researchers and innovators from both the public and private sectors in Switzerland by providing information and advice on prospective and ongoing projects.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Gathering, processing, and disseminating information related to Digital Technologies and Security Clusters in Horizon Europe through various channels (e.g. Euresearch Network, website, social media)
• Informing, advising, and training current and prospective clients — both individually and in groups — on opportunities in Digital Technologies and Security within the European Framework Programmes

Your Profile

• PhD in ICT, Engineering or a related field is an asset
• Experience in participating in or managing European projects is an asset
• Knowledge of the Swiss research and innovation landscape is an advantage
• Strong motivation to support researchers and innovators in accessing funding opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset
• Enjoy networking, working in an international environment, and contributing to a dynamic team
• Fluent in English and at least one Swiss national language

What we offer

• Workplace in Bern with flexible teleworking options
• A role involving well-planned national and international travel
• Flexible working conditions within a motivated and dynamic team
• Contribution towards the SBB GA and other fringe benefits
• Salary in the range of CHF 100’000 – 120’000 (per year, on 100% basis)

If you would like to be part of our highly motivated and skilled network, please submit your application as a single PDF (including a max. 2 pages CV, copies of your degree(s)/diploma(s), and certificates of employment).

In addition, we kindly ask you to submit a video in place of a cover letter. The video (max. 5 min) does not need to be professionally produced and can be informal in style.
Application deadline: 22 June 2026.

Interviews will take place on 30 June 2026 in Bern.