Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Scientific Assistant (m/f/d)
- 10 September 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the School of Medicine at HSG for a research role. Work with Empa and Eawag on a vital study.
Tasks
- Coordinate the project on microplastics and mental health.
- Collect scientific data from participants at home.
- Recruit pregnant participants for the study.
Skills
- Experience in biochemical analysis and a completed vocational training.
- Strong initiative with independent working style and responsibility.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with diverse groups.
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About the job
The person will be employed on a one-year fixed-term contract at the School of Medicine of the School of Management at HSG. They will coordinate the scientific study "Microplastics and maternal mental health" (duration: 01.10.2026 to 30.9.2027) in close cooperation with Empa and Eawag in Dübendorf, as well as collect and evaluate the associated scientific data.
Your tasks
- Coordination of the project "Microplastics and maternal mental health
- Collection of scientific data from participants at home
- Recruitment of pregnant study participants
- Biochemical analysis of air samples at Eawag
- Statistical analysis of the collected data
- Publication of the data in scientific journals
Your profile
- Strong initiative and independent working style as well as a high sense of responsibility
- Very good communication and teamwork skills and enjoyment in collaborating with diverse stakeholders
- Confident and professional demeanour as well as pronounced customer and service orientation
- High reliability, accuracy and diligence in daily work
- Flexibility and resilience even in dynamic situations
- Assertiveness as well as conflict and criticism management skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking ability as well as willingness to further develop existing processes and introduce new solutions
- Very good German language skills
- Driving licence category B
- Completed vocational training - experience in biochemical analysis of air samples
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of the leading business universities in Europe, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers, as one of the largest employers in the region, around 3,800 employees an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education and administration."
