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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Project Manager (80%-100%)

Mission

We are in search of a project manager for the Innovation Booster Robotics program, aiming to contribute to program development and raise awareness of the Innosuisse program among a diverse range of stakeholders at a national level.

Main duties and responsibilities

-    Project management
o    Operational organization of yearly theme-based events such as ideation workshops (sending invitations, logistics, catering, stakeholder coordination, promotion…) and
o    Support in the organization of the Swiss Robotics Day event
o    Management of contact database of robotics stakeholders (industry, academia, third-party funders, media, other boosters, …)
o    Organization of call for proposals and review processes
o    Support the coordination of consultants and working groups
o    Preparation of documents and presentation material (slide deck, videos, infographics)
o    Liaison with institutional partners

-    Communication and public relations
o    Work with various online platforms and websites (e.g., Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, WordPress).
o    Promotion of activities through booster-dedicated social media platforms (creation of content and curation)
o    Development of regular booster newsletters with input from community stakeholders and the program coordinator
o    Development of online and print promotional material (e.g., videos, flyers, brochures)
o    Administrative tasks and support to EPFL Robotics Community if needed

Profile

-    Master degree or equivalent
-    Expertise and minimum 3-year experience in project management
-    Numerical and budgeting skills, experience in financial project management
-    Experience in communication
-    Excellent organizational skills and time management
-    Fluent (C2) in French and English (written and spoken) and a working level of German
-    Able to learn and take responsibility quickly and proactively
-    Outgoing and with strong communication skills (verbal and written)
-    Team player, open minded and committed
-    Capacity and readiness to undertake administrative tasks
-    Background in robotics desired

We offer

-    Stimulating multicultural work environment
-    Dynamic and challenging projects
-    Attractive work conditions
-    Continuing education opportunity if needed

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.

Your application should contain:

    Motivation Letter
    Detailed CV
    Contact information
    At least 2 references (with their contact details)

For more information, please contact: anca.rusu@epfl.ch

Contract Start Date : As soon as possible

Activity Rate Min : 80.00

Activity Rate Max : 100.00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 9 months

Reference: 1322

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