Scientific Project Manager "Technology and Media Practice"

About the job

As a university, FH Graubünden relies on dynamic thinking and proactive action. We develop our more than 2400 students in initial and continuing education into responsible individuals. In our inter- and transdisciplinary research, we focus on applied future technologies, development in alpine regions, and entrepreneurial action. As an employer, we promote equal opportunities and diversity. For our Institute for Multimedia Production (IMP) , which trains communication and media specialists and analyses the converging media world while actively shaping its future, we are looking for a

Scientific Project Manager "Technology and Media Practice"

in the Joint Master "Digital Communication and Creative Media Production" (100%)

In this role, you will lead and design the module Studio 1B "Community and Society in Digital Transition" in the joint master programme "Digital Communication and Creative Media Production" of the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden and the University of Fribourg. You will conceive and teach practice-oriented courses and develop innovative learning formats. In doing so, you are responsible for the design, conceptual, and media-technical perspective in close coordination with the social and media science content of the University of Fribourg. You collaborate with practice partners, support students in application-oriented media projects, and coordinate internal and external lecturers. Furthermore, you are responsible for assessments, coordinate with other modules, and supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses. In applied research, you independently develop and lead research projects in the field of media production and also take on service and cooperation projects. You contribute your own research ideas, acquire partners, and secure third-party funding. In doing so, you preferably work with the Institute for Digital Communication and Media Innovations (IDCMI) of the University of Fribourg. Regular presence in Chur as well as teaching activities at other locations are required.


Your profile

• Consecutive master’s degree in a relevant creative or media practice field (PhD advantageous)
• Several years of professional experience in the conception and implementation of creative and media practice projects
• Sound knowledge of creative methods, digital design tools, and AI-supported media production
• Experience with innovative media technologies such as AR, VR, mixed reality, or interactive media formats
• Proven experience in project management, partner acquisition, and development of research or cooperation projects
• Preferably experience in teaching and developing educational offerings as well as enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Active professional network, independent and structured working style, and very good German and English skills

We inspire you with

• our dynamic team spirit and open university culture
• a modern workplace
• three weeks of annual time credit for personal development
• our support in personal development
• modern employment conditions and many sports and cultural offers

For enquiries, please contact Dr Wolfgang Schäfer , Head of Studies Joint Master Programme "Digital Communication and Creative Media Production" at the Institute for Multimedia Production (IMP): Tel. +41 81 286 37 85 or email: wolfgang.schaefer@fhgr.ch .

We look forward to receiving your online application.