Research Associate Tertiary Education and Research

02 April 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden together with us.

Research Associate Tertiary Education and Research

Office for Higher Education | 80–100 % | Chur

The Office for Higher Education implements the educational policy mandates of the government and the Department of Education, Culture, and Environmental Protection for secondary schools and the tertiary level. The Department of Tertiary Education and Research includes the areas of universities and research institutes, higher vocational education, and continuing education.

In the Department of Tertiary Education and Research, we are looking for a research associate for tertiary education and research starting September 1, 2026, or by arrangement. You will support the department in the mentioned areas at the project staff level up to project management (depending on education and project work experience).

Your area of responsibility

Collaboration and support of the department management in implementing legislation and in creating and monitoring performance mandates for educational institutions in the tertiary sector
Contact and information person for educational institutions regarding questions and information related to performance mandates
Writing statements and decision-making bases for the office management, the department, and the government
Participation in revisions of laws and regulations
Collaboration in projects to implement government goals or development priorities
Possibility to participate in representative bodies and working groups at the cantonal and federal levels

What we expect from you

University degree (FH or University/ETH)
Knowledge of the Swiss education and research sector at the tertiary level is an advantage
Proficient in drafting official documents
Independent and structured working style
High communication and social skills
Good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Sabine Leisinger, Head of the Department of Tertiary Education and Research, at phone number 081 257 61 73 or sabine.leisinger@ahb.gr.ch.

Application deadline: April 25, 2026