Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Coordinator of the Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences 50-60%
- 17 July 2026
- 50 – 60%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the University of Fribourg as a Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences Coordinator. Enjoy a supportive team and attractive working conditions.
Tasks
- Coordinate and plan the Bachelor program in biomedical sciences.
- Provide guidance and support to students and faculty members.
- Manage administrative tasks and communications within the department.
Skills
- PhD in natural sciences, ideally in biomedicine or life sciences.
- Experience in educational planning and teaching.
- Fluency in German and French, with good English proficiency.
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About the job
Coordinator of the Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
Who are we?
Teaching, research, jobs, events: the University of Fribourg is a hub of innovation and an important driver for the economic and cultural life of the region. It attracts students and researchers from all over Switzerland and the world, shaping the daily life of the bilingual city of Fribourg since its foundation in 1889.
The Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences has been offered at the University of Fribourg since 2006. For the planning and coordination of the BMS programme, as well as for student advising, the Medicine section is looking for a coordinator.
The coordinator is integrated into the Med-Office of the Medicine section and is supported by the secretariat. He or she works under the responsibility of the chairperson of the Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences study commission.
Why join us?
The employer state encourages the reconciliation of professional and private life and offers an attractive environment and working conditions to its employees. For more information, follow this link .
Complete applications, accompanied by a cover letter, must be submitted using the link below. Applications are evaluated as they are received.
Your tasks
- Coordination and planning of the Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences programme:
- Ensure the administrative and scientific follow-up of the BMS study commission
- Plan and organise the study programme with various internal and external partners
- Ensure documentation and communication between the different programme stakeholders
- Student advising:
- Conduct information sessions and provide individual advice, including to prospective students.
- Pedagogical development and support:
- Advise and guide the heads of teaching units as well as the teachers.
Desired profile
- Doctorate in a natural sciences field, preferably in biomedicine or life sciences
- Pedagogical training and teaching experience
- Good understanding of the competency-based approach and formative approaches
- Experience in organising and planning university teaching
- Autonomous, rigorous and structured working style
- Ability to integrate into a team, with leadership and communication skills
- German and/or French, with very good knowledge of the other language (bilingual work)
- Proficiency in English is required
Contact details
Helene Wigginton, helene.wigginton@unifr.ch
