Specialist Project Funding Team (Finance and Support) (m/f/d) 80%
- 14 November 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Dübendorf
Job summary
Eawag is a leading water research institute in Switzerland. Join a dynamic team focused on impactful research and sustainable water solutions.
Tasks
- Manage financial aspects of research projects from budgeting to reporting.
- Advise researchers on compliance with funding regulations and contracts.
- Oversee project data in SAP and contribute to project controlling.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in finance or related field with project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of international accounting standards like IPSAS.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English, both spoken and written.
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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 provides specialised consultancy. It pursues two parallel goals: to meet the immediate human need for water and to maintain the functionality and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.
Specialist Project Funding Team (Finance and Support) (m/f/d) 80%
An exciting position is available in our Finance Department within the Project Funding Team. We are looking for a motivated individual to start on 1 April 2027 or by agreement as
In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management of the financial aspects of research projects. You will advise researchers from budgeting through to the administration and accounting of their acquired funds, ensuring compliance with prescribed regulations such as legal frameworks, funding guidelines, and contractual agreements with various funders. Your focus will be on 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 you can expect 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 matters such as VAT, overhead, project controlling, and financial management of approved funds (invoicing, financial reporting)
- Creation, maintenance, and monitoring of all necessary 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, in a structured and efficient way, have a quick grasp of matters, and keep an overview even in complex situations. Flawless communication in German and English is natural 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.
If you have specific requirements regarding the application process, the position, or need further information, please talk to us – 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 the following link, you will be taken directly to the application form.
Applications from recruitment agencies/personnel consultants are not welcome and will not be considered.
Eawag: The water research institute of the ETH Domain
