Scientific Collaborator

About the job

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Post-Compulsory Education and Guidance Service (SFPO) - Office of Higher Education and Research (OHER)
Do you have a knack for negotiation and does the development of the canton’s academic and financial strategy at the national and intercantonal level align with your aspirations? Your skills are of interest to the SFPO.
The OHER is responsible for tertiary education and, as such, assists and represents the Department of Education and Finance in various working groups.


Your missions
As a scientific collaborator, you work closely with the head of office in steering, planning, and efficiently managing tertiary education and related research activities. You prepare strategic dossiers, including their financial aspects, enabling the State Council, the department, and the service to take positions in the field of higher education and research.
In your role, you may also be called upon to represent the canton’s interests in various cantonal and intercantonal bodies.
From a financial perspective, you design and implement control tools and indicators to ensure the efficient use of public funds.
Finally, you are responsible for specific dossiers on mandate from the head of office.


Your profile
Holding a university master’s degree, preferably in economics or political science, or an equivalent qualification, you have at least 5 years of professional experience and a good knowledge of the Swiss education system.
Able to work independently, you can chair working groups. You are flexible, proactive, possess good analytical and synthesis skills, and have good interpersonal skills. Additionally, you have solid knowledge of German.
Experience or qualifications in project management are desirable to successfully carry out the activities of this position.

We offer you

• Autonomous and varied work.
• A stimulating, dynamic, and meaningful working environment.
• Flexible working conditions with the possibility of remote work.

Information
Mr Thierry Clément, Head of the Office of Higher Education, tel. 032 889 79 07 or by email: thierry.clement@ne.ch

Working for the State

Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.


Application deadline: 15 November 2026
Salary: Class 9
Start date: 1 January 2027