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Project Development & Communication Manager at the Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.The Laboratory of Cellulose & Wood Materials (CWM) performs research and development of sustainable materials and technologies using naturally existing structures in wood and tailored interactions between bio-based and renewable polymers, nanoparticles and colloids. The major goal is to establish efficient routs to build high performance materials contributing to a sustainable future. To further strengthen the impact and technological translation of our work we invite applications for a strategic project development and communication management role in close collaboration with the management team of the lab.
Your tasks
Project development (80%)
- Strategic project initiation: Develop strategies and identify concrete opportunities for new projects by analysing market trends, scientific developments and relevant regulatory frameworks in Cellulose, Wood and Bio-based materials, in close collaboration with industrial, academic, government and institutional partners.
- Fundraising & proposal management: Analyse the funding landscape and systematically research relevant programmes; represent the laboratory at networking events; proactively communicate with funding agencies; support and coordinate the preparation of complete project proposals, including budgets, timelines and resource planning.
- Partnership & relationship management: Identify and engage with suitable industry, research and funding partners; maintain and strengthen strong, long-term relationships with clients, partners, funding bodies, industry associations and other stakeholders; facilitate effective communication within our network; actively initiate and moderate collaboration meetings.
Communication/Social Media (20%)
- Social media: Manage the laboratory’s social media channels, and develop and implement strategies to effectively promote our activities, enhance visibility, and engage relevant audiences; monitor performance and adapt approaches based on results.
- Content creation:Create, edit and publish engaging content for the laboratory website, newsletters, social media channels and marketing materials; ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment with our research objectives, and adapt messaging for different target audiences.
Your profile
- University degree (BSc / MSc / PhD or equivalent) in a field related to science, engineering, management or communication.
- Proven experience in project management, funding acquisition or partnership development, ideally in the research or innovation sector.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German.
- Advantageous: Prior experience or an established network in Cellulose, Wood-based materials or bio-based material innovation.
- Open-minded and communicative personality, with great organizational skills and a strong interest to work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment.
Our offer
We offer a one-year position at Empa, with the possibility of extension, to join our dynamic team and our quest to develop new sustainable material and technology innovations contributing to a better future. Starting date is as soon as possible or upon mutual agreement.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.PatriciaNitzsche, Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
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Head of Laboratory
Cellulose & Wood Materials
https://www.empa.ch/cwmlab
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
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