Head of School of Engineering and Computer Science (80 - 100 %)

Biel

Key information

Publication date:04 December 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Place of work:Biel

Job summary

Join our School of Engineering and Computer Science to innovate! Enjoy a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment and impactful projects.

Tasks

Develop and implement a strategy for teaching and research.
Promote interdisciplinary projects with social impact.
Shape the new Campus Biel/Bienne as a modern institution.

Skills

University degree, preferably with a doctorate, and leadership experience.
Strong communication skills in German, French, and English.
Team-oriented personality with a strong network.

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What you'll be doing here

Develop and successfully implement a forward-looking strategy for teaching and research in engineering and computer science

Actively promote interdisciplinary projects and social impact

Develop an inspiring leadership and team development

Establish cooperation with universities and partner institutions across language borders

Actively shape the new Campus Biel/Bienne as a modern education and research institution for engineering, architecture and computer science

What you'll bring with you

University degree, preferably with a doctorate, and sound leadership experience in the university sector

Positive track record in teaching, research and practice in the field of engineering or computer science

Strategic vision paired with diplomatic skills to move confidently in the political environment and in dialogue with diverse stakeholder groups

Team-oriented personality who inspires others to achieve common goals, strong network

Communication skills to both convince and motivate – in German, French, and English

To start with, here are some of our strong points

Practised and accessible transdisciplinarity paired with a unique blend of research and teaching.

When looking for solutions, it helps to be curious and to think truly outside the box.

Responsibility in hugely exciting projects for the future attracting attention beyond the professional world.

Working with smart people of different professional backgrounds who want, like you, to do things and make a difference.

National and international networks and contacts with business, economy, society and the political world.

I'll be your guide through the
application procedure

Sandra Pagel
Co-Head of HR division
P +41 31 848 62 50

School of Engineering and Computer Science

In the School of Engineering and Computer Science we don't move with the times, mostly we are a bit ahead of them! We find it fascinating what benefits technology can have in people's everyday lives. We gain knowledge through research and joint projects with industry and business. This exchange brings about cutting-edge insights that we continually share with students.