Organisation/Company Idiap Research Institute Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 12 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich) Country Switzerland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? YesBitte lesen Sie die Informationen in dieser Stellenausschreibung sorgfältig durch, um genau zu verstehen, was von potenziellen Bewerbern erwartet wird.Offer DescriptionCandidatureRole SummaryAs Deputy Director for Operations, working within a joint leadership team, you are responsible for the operational management of the Institute and its associated departments (IT and Infrastructure, Human Resources, and Secretariat).Your ResponsibilitiesDefine institutional guidelines regarding information systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and building securityDefine and coordinate human resources policy, ensuring that HR practices align with strategic directions and operational needsImplement and improve procedures, metrics and tools required to monitor activitiesPlan human resources, material, and infrastructure requirements and, in collaboration with the Deputy Director of finance, contribute to their implementation into the budget planning processDefine and oversee the risk management and internal compliance policyRepresent Idiap in external bodies or entities where your participation is requiredThe full job specifications are available to candidates upon request.Your ProfileAdvanced degree (Master’s degree from a university or university of applied sciences, or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, engineering, or a relevant fieldProven experience (at least 5 years) in the operational or administrative management of an organization, including leading multidisciplinary teamsAbility to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders (research staff, administration, authorities, partners) within a multicultural environmentProven management experience and a solid understanding of human resources management and organizational development issuesExcellent command of French and English (working languages)Preferred:Experience in an academic or research environmentAbout IdiapIdiap is a research institute of national importance that engages in fundamental research, education and technology transfer in artificial intelligence, machine learning and signal processing. Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions in a young, high-quality, dynamic, and multicultural environment. Idiap is located in the town of Martigny in Valais, a scenic region in the south of Switzerland, surrounded by the highest mountains of Europe, and offering exceptional quality of life, exciting recreational activities, including hiking, climbing and skiing, as well as varied cultural activities. English is the official working language.At Idiap we place great emphasis on diversity and we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. xshrkfv Employment at Idiap is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Idiap does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Deputy Director For Operations 100% in Wien Arbeitgeber: Idiap Research Institute
Das Idiap Research Institute ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung in Martigny, Schweiz, bietet. Hier haben Sie die Möglichkeit, an innovativen Forschungsprojekten im Bereich KI und RNA zu arbeiten und sich in einem unterstützenden Team weiterzuentwickeln. Die Unternehmenskultur fördert Zusammenarbeit und Kreativität, während zahlreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten Ihre berufliche Entwicklung unterstützen.
