Scientific Collaborator – 80% to 100%

As part of your functions, you play a central role in supporting and coordinating the activities of the Centre, particularly regarding scientific events, research collaborations, and fundraising. You actively contribute to the evolution of the CMVE towards a more visible and strategically positioned entity, by participating in the preparation of information and presentation materials, the drafting of grant applications, as well as the promotion of the Centre's activities, notably via its website and its various communication channels. Through your action, you strengthen the organizational structure of the Centre, its coordination capacity, and its development with its partners and stakeholders. You contribute to the definition and implementation of the CMVE's strategic vision in the medium and long term. You support fundraising activities and initiatives aimed at strengthening the visibility of the Centre. You ensure effective coordination between research teams, the Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG), the Université de Genève (UNIGE) as well as external partners. You participate in the strengthening of the internal organization and ensure the smooth functioning of the Centre's activities. You also provide support for the preparation and organization of CMVE's scientific and institutional events. You facilitate the development, planning, and monitoring of research projects conducted within the Centre or in collaboration with external partners. You ensure a fluid and efficient circulation of scientific and administrative information between research teams, platforms, clinical units, and institutional partners. You support the preparation and submission of research proposals as well as the organization of scientific events, particularly with national and international funding bodies. You develop and implement, in collaboration with the HUG, the UNIGE and partner foundations, a fundraising strategy aimed at supporting the ambitions of the Centre. You identify funding opportunities, whether they take the form of grants, industrial partnerships, or philanthropic initiatives, and you coordinate the preparation of the corresponding application files. You establish and maintain strategic partnerships with public, private, and institutional actors active in the fields of infectious diseases, vaccinology, and epidemic preparedness. You contribute to strengthening the visibility of the CMVE at local, national, and international levels, notably through the development of the website and the animation of the Centre's communication networks. You design and coordinate scientific communication activities such as events, seminars, conferences, annual reports, and institutional content. You participate actively in the promotion of the Centre's role in the fields of epidemic preparedness, translational research, innovation, and the development of solutions addressing public health challenges. Holding a Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, public health, virology, immunology, or a related field, you possess solid experience in scientific coordination, complex project management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Your background allows you to move with ease at the interface between research, academic institutions, clinical partners, and external actors. You stand out through excellent writing, communication, graphic, and interpersonal skills. You are able to synthesize complex scientific information, write high-quality strategic documents, and develop communication materials adapted to different audiences. Thanks to your sense of organization and your ability to unite interlocutors with diverse profiles, you foster effective and constructive collaboration between the various stakeholders. Autonomous, proactive, and results-oriented, you know how to identify priorities, anticipate needs, and propose strategic solutions contributing to the development of the Centre. You demonstrate initiative, rigor, and flexibility in the conduct of your missions, while maintaining a global vision of scientific and institutional stakes. Experience in fundraising, project management, or the development of institutional partnerships constitutes an important asset for this position. Likewise, a good knowledge of the global health landscape as well as international organizations active in the field of infectious diseases represents a significant advantage. Finally, you have perfect command of French and English, both written and oral, and are comfortable in a demanding international environment, where the quality of interactions, diplomacy, and scientific excellence are essential. Start date: 01.10.2026 or to be agreed Number of positions: 1 Activity rate: 80% to 100% Function class: 17 Contract: CDD 12 months Application deadline: 18.09.2026 Inquiries: Pre I. Eckerle, tel 022 372 49 92 Your application dossier must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of the diplomas and certificates required for the position and the last 2 work certificates. This announcement is addressed to women and men alike. Wishing to commit to the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Office cantonal de l’emploi. Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform are taken into account. Paper and email applications will not be