Financial and administrative officer

Financial and administrative officer

60%-80%, Zurich, fixed-term

NCCR CLIM+ is a new National Center of Competence in Research focused on climate extremes, bringing together scientific research and societal stakeholders across Switzerland.

The Financial and administrative officer is part of the NCCR CLIM+ Management Center, led by an Executive Manager. Your main responsibilities include:

• Establishing the Management Center at ETH Zurich in cooperation with the Executive Manager and project leaders.
• Budget management and accounting for NCCR CLIM+, including SNSF funds distribution and financial controlling of principal investigators.
• Managing ETH Zurich funding within NCCR CLIM+, with financial controlling.
• Preparing financial reports for SNSF and ETH Zurich.
• Handling financial, human‑resources, and general administration of the Management Center.
• Ensuring timely execution of all activities and services in line with SNSF and ETH Zurich guidelines.
• Corresponding with SNSF, ETH Zurich Administration, and NCCR CLIM+ PIs on financial and administrative matters.
• Co‑organising site visits, conferences, workshops, reports, and proposals with the Executive Manager and project leaders.

• Demonstrated expertise in finance management and budget controlling.
• High degree of autonomy and efficiency.
• Excellent command of English and German, both written and spoken.
• Experience in administrative management, particularly finance and human resources.
• Experience in event management and reporting.
• Solid computer skills (office, internet, budget accounting); ability to use programs to solve complex tasks quickly and independently.
• Organisational skills, sense of responsibility, quick learning, initiative, and flexibility.
• Experience with university administrative processes is a plus.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research project administration is a plus.
• Team orientation.

• Excellent working conditions and a range of continuing education opportunities.
• A diverse, multicultural, and international work environment.
• Flexible working conditions.

We look forward to receiving your application with the following documents:

• CV
• Letter of Motivation
• Names of two references

Review of applications will start on June 5, 2026. If you have questions, please contact Prof. Sonia I. Seneviratne (sonia.seneviratne) or Prof. David Bresch (david.breschz.ch).

ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture, promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity, and nurtures a learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all staff and students. Sustainability is a core value; we are working toward a climate‑neutral future.