EAWAG Dübendorf, Eidg. Anstalt für Wasser-, Abwasserreinigung & Gewässerschutz
Dübendorf
9 hours ago
Specialist Project Funding Team (Finance and Support) (m/f/d) 90% - 100%
- 02 February 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Dübendorf
Job summary
Eawag, the water research institute of ETH, focuses on sustainable water resources. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to aquatic ecosystem preservation.
Tasks
- Manage financial aspects of research projects and service contracts.
- Advise researchers on budgeting and compliance with funding guidelines.
- Oversee project controlling and prepare annual financial statements.
Skills
- Degree in business or finance with project management experience.
- Strong understanding of IPSAS and international accounting standards.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
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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 is active in specialized consulting. It pursues two parallel goals: to meet the immediate human need for water and to maintain the functionality and survival of aquatic ecosystems.
Specialist Project Funding Team (Finance and Support) (m/f/d) 90% - 100%
An exciting position is available in our Finance Department within the Project Funding Team. Due to a retirement, we are looking for a motivated individual to start immediately or by arrangement as
In this role, you are responsible for the complete management of the financial matters of research projects and service contracts. You advise researchers on managing their acquired funds while ensuring compliance with prescribed regulations such as laws and funders' guidelines. Your focus will be on projects with national research partners.
If this sounds interesting to you, please read on, because this is what awaits you specifically
For this position, you have a completed degree in business administration or finance (FH/HF) or a related field of study. You have solid experience in financial project management, are confident in handling international accounting standards such as IPSAS or IFRS, and ideally have already worked with third-party funds. Experience in the university or research environment is an advantage 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 further. You help shape it! 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.
Do 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 .
For inquiries, Anke Gravemann , Head of Project Funding Team, is happy to assist.
Application deadline is March 6, 2026 or until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, CV, as well as work certificates and diplomas.
We look forward to your application, which we expect exclusively via our online application portal. By clicking the button below, you will be taken directly to the application form.
If this sounds interesting to you, please read on, because 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-related topics such as VAT, overhead, project controlling, and financial processing of approved funds (invoicing, financial reporting)
- Maintenance and creation of all required project master data and milestones of research projects in SAP (PS module)
- Cross-departmental work in project controlling as well as preparatory tasks for annual financial statements
For this position, you have a completed degree in business administration or finance (FH/HF) or a related field of study. You have solid experience in financial project management, are confident in handling international accounting standards such as IPSAS or IFRS, and ideally have already worked with third-party funds. Experience in the university or research environment is an advantage 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 further. You help shape it! 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.
Do 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 .
For inquiries, Anke Gravemann , Head of Project Funding Team, is happy to assist.
Application deadline is March 6, 2026 or until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, CV, as well as work certificates and diplomas.
We look forward to your application, which we expect exclusively via our online application portal. By clicking the button below, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Eawag: The Water Research Institute of the ETH Domain
