Project Manager for European Digital Innovation Hub (50%-60%)

School of Life Sciences FHNW, Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics

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Your tasks

We are looking for a motivated and organised Project Lead / Project Assistant to support the coordination and further development of our European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH). The EDIH supports companies, public organisations, and innovation stakeholders in adopting digital technologies, strengthening competitiveness, and accelerating digital transformation. In this role, you will contribute to the successful implementation and organisation of a European innovation programme, working at the interface between technology, research, industry, and public stakeholders.

• Coordinate and support the implementation of EDIH activities, work packages, milestones, and deliverables 
• Support and execute project planning, monitoring, reporting, quality assurance, and compliance with European funding requirements
• Coordinate collaboration with consortium partners, companies, research organisations, and other stakeholders
• Organise workshops, training activities, innovation events, and networking activities
• Support companies and organisations in accessing digital innovation services and expertise
• Contribute to project communication, documentation, and the continuous strategic development of the EDIH ecosystem.

Fixed-term position for 2 years with possibility of extension.

Your profile

You are a proactive and reliable professional with a strong interest in project management and ideally innovation and digital technologies. You bring a structured way of working, a high level of self-motivation, and enjoy contributing to an international and interdisciplinary environment. Your profile combines relevant project experience with strong organisational awareness and a collaborative mindset.

• Experience in project coordination, preferably in European, publicly funded research or innovation contexts
• Academic background in business, computer science, life sciences, innovation management, project management, or a related field
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to keep an overview in complex environments
• Interest in digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, and emerging technologies
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is an advantage
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Your prospects:

The FHNW School of Life Sciences offers state-of-the-art technical, laboratory and office facilities. Contributing to the school’s highly motivating working environment – which is second to none – are its collaboration with a large number of companies and institutions in Switzerland and abroad, a widely varied programme of scientific events, and daily contact with young students in research and teaching. The FHNW is also committed to equal opportunities and the compatibility of private and professional life.

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Established implementation of equal pay

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with the option of

part-time and teleworking

Wide range of internal and external continuing education

opportunities

Start Date: per 2026 12 1 or by agreement, ending on 2028 11 30 .

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Your workplace

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132

Muttenz

Any questions?

About the position:

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wendeborn, , Contact: +41 61 228 55 45

About the recruiting process:

Cristina Kabas, HR Manager, Contact: +41 61 228 54 02

Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 31 August 2026.

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