Head of Research Unit Forest Resources and Forest Management
@The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL posted 1 month agoJob Description
As an internationally recognized figure, you will lead the research unit with approximately 80 international employees strategically, scientifically, and operationally. You will also represent the research unit internally and externally, maintain regular contact with external partners and stakeholders, and advise the management with your expertise. You will assume a leading role in national and international research initiatives (programs, projects) and committees and engage in collaboration with authorities and professional organizations. You will continuously support and develop activities at the interface between research and practice. Your diverse and responsible responsibilities will also include the coordination and promotion of the six research groups and the management of your own projects.
You are at an advanced stage of your academic career and have solid and successful experience in leading heterogeneous groups and coordinating interdisciplinary research projects. You have a strong track record in the development and financing of research projects, an excellent publication record, and an established international network in your field. You are an initiative, integrative, and committed individual with negotiating skills and a well-structured working style. In addition, you are motivated to further develop the research unit scientifically and have strong communication skills with fluent language skills in English and at least one Swiss national language, with German being an advantage.
Please send your complete application to Susanne Jost, Head of Human Resources at WSL, by submitting the required documents via our application portal. Applications via email or mail will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Rolf Holderegger, Director of WSL, at +41 (044) 739 2527. Diversity and inclusion are values ​​we live by at WSL. We are committed to gender equality and to promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
