EAWAG
Dübendorf
Specialist Project Funding Team (Finance and Support) (m/f/d) 80%
- 12 November 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
Eawag is the internationally networked water research institute of the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). It conducts research, is involved in education, and provides specialised consulting. It pursues two parallel goals: to meet the immediate human need for water and to maintain the functionality and continuity of aquatic ecosystems.
An exciting position is available in our Finance Department within the Project Funding Team. We are looking for a motivated individual from 1 April 2027 or by arrangement as
Specialist Project Funding Team (Finance and Support) (m/f/d) 80%
In this role, you are responsible for the complete management of the financial matters of research projects. - You advise researchers from budgeting to the administration and accounting of their acquired funds, ensuring compliance with prescribed regulations such as legal foundations, funding guidelines, and contractual agreements with various funders. Your focus will be projects with international research partners, especially EU research framework programmes, as well as fundraising contracts.
If this sounds interesting to you, please read on, as this is what awaits you specifically
- Independent information gathering, advising, and supporting researchers in budgeting their research projects and preparing the project budget in collaboration with the researchers
- Evaluation of contracts regarding correct accounting according to IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standard)
- Professional contract review of all finance-relevant topics such as VAT, overhead, project controlling, as well as financial processing of approved funds (invoicing, financial reporting)
- Creation, maintenance, and monitoring of all required project master data and milestones of research projects in SAP (PS module). Cross-departmental work in project controlling as well as participation in annual financial statements and budgeting
For this position, you have a completed degree in business administration or finance (FH/HF) or a comparable field of study. You have solid experience in financial project management, are confident in dealing with international accounting standards such as IPSAS or IFRS, and ideally have already worked with third-party funds. Experience in the higher education or research environment, as well as experience with the SAP-PS module, is advantageous and complements your profile perfectly.
You are reliable! Both the team and the researchers appreciate your open and service-oriented manner. You work independently, structured, and efficiently, have a quick grasp, and keep an overview even in complex situations. Flawless communication in German and English is a matter of course for you, and you know how to clearly identify and convey the essentials even on demanding topics.
At Eawag we create a working environment where people with different experiences, strengths, and perspectives can contribute and develop. With us, you help shape things! We promote belonging, exchange, and mutual understanding. We design structures that enable the compatibility of work and other areas of life and continuously work to remove barriers.
You have specific requirements for the application process, the position, or need further information? Talk to us about it – within our possibilities, we are happy to support you with flexible solutions for workplace, working hours, and job design. Find more information online about Eawag and its employment conditions .
The application deadline is 8 January 2027 or until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, CV, as well as work references and diplomas.
We look forward to your application, which we expect exclusively via our online application portal. By clicking on the following link, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Applications from recruitment agencies/personnel consultants are not desired and will not be considered.
Eawag: The water research institute of the ETH Domain
