Knowledge Security & Nagoya Compliance Officer 40-50%

Qui sommes-nous?

Enseignement, recherche, emplois, événements: l’Université de Fribourg est un espace d’innovations et un moteur important pour la vie économique et culturelle de la région. Elle attire des étudiant-e-s et des chercheur-euse-s en provenance de toute la Suisse et du monde entier, elle marque le quotidien de la cité bilingue de Fribourg, depuis sa fondation en 1889.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Nous misons sur la complémentarité des compétences et la variété des perspectives car c’est la diversité des parcours et des profils qui fait la force de l’Etat de Fribourg. Nous favorisons la conciliation vie professionnelle et vie privée et les conditions de travail flexibles. Pour en savoir plus, suivez ce lien .

We offer:

A varied, dynamic and international work environment. Very good conditions regarding work-life balance with flexible hours and remote work. Continuing education.

Vos missions

The University of Fribourg is seeking a Knowledge Security & Nagoya Compliance Officer (40–50%) to ensure institutional compliance with Swiss and international export control regulations, knowledge security practices, and the Nagoya Protocol. Embedded within the Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) Unit, the position provides legal and regulatory guidance to researchers, administrative units, and institutional stakeholders.

Starting date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

Key Responsibilities

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  Develop, implement, and monitor the University’s export control and knowledge security policy

  
  


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  Advise researchers and staff on Swiss, EU, and US export control regulations

  
  


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  Support classification of controlled goods and technologies and coordinate license applications with SECO

  
  


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  Establish and manage compliance procedures under the Nagoya Protocol

  
  


• Advise on due‑diligence, notification, and documentation requirements for genetic resources


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  Organize training and awareness activities on export control, knowledge security, and Nagoya compliance

  
  


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  Monitor legislative developments and ensure transparent compliance reporting

  
  

Profil souhaité

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  Swiss Master’s degree in Law or equivalent

  
  


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  Specialization in export control law and international regulatory frameworks

  
  


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  Experience with compliance systems and regulatory reporting

  
  


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  Very good communication and training skills

  
  


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  Independent, structured, and collaborative working style

  
  


• Proficiency in English and in French or German

Coordonnées des personnes de contact

Dr. Valeria Mozzetti Rohrseitz
Head of Knowledge and Technology Transfer