von: Swiss Federal university for Vocational Education
EHB: Head of Research and Development to join the Executive Committee
About SFIVET The Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET is Switzerland’s expert organisation for vocational education and training. It offers basic and continuing training to VET professionals, conducts VET research, contributes to the development of occupations and supports international cooperation in vocational and professional education and training. Head of Research and Development to join the Executive Committee
Leading the Research and Development division strategically and academically, with overall responsibility for its operations, staff and finances; Safeguarding the academic quality and relevance of SFUVET’s research, promoting a culture of high-quality publishing, interdisciplinary approaches and methodological diversity, and fostering a research environment that supports academic integrity and academic freedom
Securing and delivering competitive research projects and externally funded projects, while playing an active role in attracting external funding
Supporting early-career researchers and creating an environment in which researchers can develop and flourish professionally and academically
promoting the development and testing of solutions; and working closely with the Executive Committee to strengthen the links between research, teaching and the development of occupations
Bringing the Research and Development perspective to SFUVET’s strategic development as a member of the Executive Committee; Proven leadership experience in a higher education or research environment, particularly in leading academic teams, developing staff, setting strategic priorities and allocating resources, together with the ability to foster collaboration across locations and language regions
Experience in developing and leading research projects, together with a successful track record in securing external funding
A very good command of German, French or Italian, a good command of another Swiss national language, and a very good command of English
We are offering a senior leadership role with considerable scope to shape the future at the intersection of research, VET practice and VET policy. As a member of the Executive Committee, you will play a direct role in SFUVET’s strategic development and help shape the future direction of research and development.
Barbara Fontanellaz, Director General (barbara.and Training SFUVET
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