NCCR CLIM+ Executive Director 80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term NCCR CLIM+ is a newly founded National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) tackling questions on Climate Extremes and Resilience in Swiss Society. The ETH Zurich Executive Director will collaborate with the other NCCR CLIM+ executive director at the University of Bern, and under the supervision of the NCCR-CLIM+ team of directors including Prof. Sonia I. Seneviratne (ETH Zurich), Prof. Karin Ingold (Uni Bern), Prof. David N. Bresch (ETH Zurich) and Prof. Olivia Romppainen-Martius (Uni Bern). Project background The NCCR CLIM+ will establish the first fully interdisciplinary, Switzerland-wide climate research community that tackles pressing issues related to climate extremes such as heatwaves, floods, heavy rainfalls, droughts, wildfires, and further compound events. It will thereby and additionally interact with stakeholders ranging from public health to finance, agriculture, and water management. By pooling competence from 20 leading Swiss research institutions across multiple natural and social science disciplines, NCCR CLIM+ will combine fundamental knowledge with transformational knowledge. Under the lead of ETH Zurich and the University of Bern the newly founded Center for Climate Extremes and Resilience in Swiss Society (CERESS) will connect with numerous further universities and climate centers across Switzerland. CERESS will support nationwide research, co-design living labs, and produce actionable solutions, thus forming a new transdisciplinary nexus between science, society, practice, and politics. Job description The two NCCR CLIM+ executive directors will assume leadership in the academic development and operational affairs of the respective Management Center at either ETH Zurich, or University of Bern. Both executive directors are furthermore responsible in building up and developing the CERESS Center. The NCCR CLIM+ executive director at ETH Zurich will be closely collaborating with the NCCR CLIM+ co-director Prof. Sonia I. Seneviratne and deputy co-director Prof. David N. Bresch at the ETH Zurich She/he will lead the NCCR CLIM+ Management Center at ETH Zurich and support the coordination of the logistics and scientific work of the NCCR in collaboration with the NCCR CLIM+ partner executive director at the University of Bern, with a specific focus on research and activities in natural sciences and interdisciplinary topics Furthermore, the NCCR CLIM+ Executive Director at ETH Zurich will help to develop and further coordinate the open science strategy and data infrastructures amongst the different relevant institutions within the NCCR CLIM+ and oversee the knowledge and technology transfer (KTT) from NCCR CLIM+, among others based on bespoke storylines One important task will be the establishment of the Center for Climate Extremes and Resilience in Swiss Society (CERESS), together with the partner executive director located at the University of Bern Profile Candidates should hold a PhD in climate sciences, natural sciences, statistics, or a related field They have a demonstrated experience of coordination and management in interdisciplinary research Leadership skills as well as experience with transdisciplinary research settings, living labs or other forms of stakeholder interactions are a plus We are looking for an integrative personality with outstanding motivation for inter- and transdisciplinary community building in the broad field of climate extremes and society The executive director will also oversee several positions, including in IT and communication Command of English and at least one of the national languages is a must, and knowledge of a further national language and familiarity with the Swiss academic landscape are an advantage Workplace We offer ETH Zurich is a dynamic employer offering excellent working conditions and a wide range of continuing education opportunities You can look forward to an exciting, diverse, multicultural, and international work environment Flexible working conditions chevron_right Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? So are we. We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: Motivation letter CV PhD diploma Complete publication list One-pager where you outline your project management and coordination experience Further information about NCCR CLIM+ can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Sonia I. Seneviratne, sonia.seneviratne@ethz.ch and Rahel Buri, rahel.buri@env.ethz.ch (no applications). Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. The expected starting date is June 1st, 2026, or upon agreement. The working place is at the ETH Zurich. Interviews for selected candidates are expected to take place from late March to mid-April (March 31st, April 13, or April 16). ETH Zurich has signed the DORA Declaration and is committed to an inclusive and diverse university community. We value the diversity of our teams and to further enhance the diversity of our workforce we particularly encourage women to apply. We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence. For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply. About ETH Zürich ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

NCCR CLIM+ Executive Director

80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term

NCCR CLIM+ is a newly founded National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) tackling questions on Climate Extremes and Resilience in Swiss Society. The ETH Zurich Executive Director will collaborate with the other NCCR CLIM+ executive director at the University of Bern, and under the supervision of the NCCR-CLIM+ team of directors including Prof. Sonia I. Seneviratne (ETH Zurich), Prof. Karin Ingold (Uni Bern), Prof. David N. Bresch (ETH Zurich) and Prof. Olivia Romppainen-Martius (Uni Bern).

Project background

The NCCR CLIM+ will establish the first fully interdisciplinary, Switzerland-wide climate research community that tackles pressing issues related to climate extremes such as heatwaves, floods, heavy rainfalls, droughts, wildfires, and further compound events. It will thereby and additionally interact with stakeholders ranging from public health to finance, agriculture, and water management.

By pooling competence from 20 leading Swiss research institutions across multiple natural and social science disciplines, NCCR CLIM+ will combine fundamental knowledge with transformational knowledge.

Under the lead of ETH Zurich and the University of Bern the newly founded Center for Climate Extremes and Resilience in Swiss Society (CERESS) will connect with numerous further universities and climate centers across Switzerland. CERESS will support nationwide research, co-design living labs, and produce actionable solutions, thus forming a new transdisciplinary nexus between science, society, practice, and politics.

Job description

The two NCCR CLIM+ executive directors will assume leadership in the academic development and operational affairs of the respective Management Center at either ETH Zurich, or University of Bern. Both executive directors are furthermore responsible in building up and developing the CERESS Center.

The NCCR CLIM+ executive director at ETH Zurich will be closely collaborating with the NCCR CLIM+ co-director Prof. Sonia I. Seneviratne and deputy co-director Prof. David N. Bresch at the ETH Zurich
She/he will lead the NCCR CLIM+ Management Center at ETH Zurich and support the coordination of the logistics and scientific work of the NCCR in collaboration with the NCCR CLIM+ partner executive director at the University of Bern, with a specific focus on research and activities in natural sciences and interdisciplinary topics
Furthermore, the NCCR CLIM+ Executive Director at ETH Zurich will help to develop and further coordinate the open science strategy and data infrastructures amongst the different relevant institutions within the NCCR CLIM+ and oversee the knowledge and technology transfer (KTT) from NCCR CLIM+, among others based on bespoke storylines
One important task will be the establishment of the Center for Climate Extremes and Resilience in Swiss Society (CERESS), together with the partner executive director located at the University of Bern

Profile

Candidates should hold a PhD in climate sciences, natural sciences, statistics, or a related field
They have a demonstrated experience of coordination and management in interdisciplinary research
Leadership skills as well as experience with transdisciplinary research settings, living labs or other forms of stakeholder interactions are a plus
We are looking for an integrative personality with outstanding motivation for inter- and transdisciplinary community building in the broad field of climate extremes and society
The executive director will also oversee several positions, including in IT and communication
Command of English and at least one of the national languages is a must, and knowledge of a further national language and familiarity with the Swiss academic landscape are an advantage

Workplace

We offer

ETH Zurich is a dynamic employer offering excellent working conditions and a wide range of continuing education opportunities
You can look forward to an exciting, diverse, multicultural, and international work environment
Flexible working conditions

chevron_right Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

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

Motivation letter
CV
PhD diploma
Complete publication list
One-pager where you outline your project management and coordination experience

Further information about NCCR CLIM+ can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Sonia I. Seneviratne, sonia.seneviratne@ethz.ch and Rahel Buri, rahel.buri@env.ethz.ch (no applications).

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

The expected starting date is June 1st, 2026, or upon agreement. The working place is at the ETH Zurich. Interviews for selected candidates are expected to take place from late March to mid-April (March 31st, April 13, or April 16). ETH Zurich has signed the DORA Declaration and is committed to an inclusive and diverse university community. We value the diversity of our teams and to further enhance the diversity of our workforce we particularly encourage women to apply.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

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