The European Sleep Foundation (ESF)  is recruiting a

Scientific Manager f/m

The purposes of the Foundation are the promotion of knowledge and scientific research, training and advanced education of doctors, researchers and health care professionals in general, treatment and assistance of patients, dissemination and information for the benefit of the general public, in the field of sleep, epilepsy and disorders of consciousness in Europe and worldwide. ESF pursues its goals through, for example, the funding of schools, think tanks, masters and contributions to researchers.

We offer

  • Coordination of the activities at the Bern University (UniBe) and Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) related to the Academy of Sleep and Consciousness (www.asc.unibe.ch)

  • Coordination of the teaching activities (winter and summer schools – www.europeansleepfoundation.ch/schools-and-masters) of the ESF

  • Coordination of scientific activities (national and international symposia, think tanks) of the ESF in collaboration with the organisational entity responsible for these events

  • Communication and networking activities

  • Regular ESF website management and update improving content and structure

  • Support of the financial management and fundraising

  • Possibility of continuing education and update related to the function

  • Professional autonomy and accountability

  • Pleasant work atmosphere in an innovation-oriented context

  • 60% position based in our offices in Lugano and/or Bern

  • Duration of the contract: at least 3 years

We request

  • It is expected a Master’s degree or a PhD, ideally in science field

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

  • Personal initiative skills, practical approach and excellent organizational abilities

  • Experience in fundraising

  • Excellent English (written and oral), German and Italian

  • Good MS Office knoweledge

  • Availability, flexibility, team spirit

Work location: Lugano or Bern

Start date: to be agreed

For any further information needed don’t hesitate please contact the President of the European Sleep Foundation (ESF), Prof. Dr. med. Claudio Bassetti, Chairman and Head of the Departement of Neurology at University Hospital Inselspital Bern (Phone: +41 (0)31 632 30 66), e-mail: claudio.bassetti@insel.ch).

Applications, completed with Curriculum Vitae, covering letter, photo, copy of work and study certificates, criminal records excerpt and reference letters, must be received by August 31st, 2018

Address:

Mr. Fabrizio Barazzoni, MD, MPH
Vice President European Sleep Foundation
Villa Saroli, Viale Stefano Franscini 9
CH-6900 Lugano
Phone +41 (0)79 337 02 02

Lugano, 2th July 2018