Research, Outreach & Community Engagement Officer (100%) The Swiss National Data and Service Center for the Humanities (DaSCH) is Switzerland's national research data infrastructure for the humanities and is affiliated with the University of Basel. DaSCH supports researchers in the sustainable preparation, preservation, and dissemination of research data. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an engaged and creative professional who will foster exchange with scholarly communities, enhance the visibility of DaSCH, and strengthen connections between research, practice, and the wider public. Your position Develop and implement outreach and community engagement activities for national and international scholarly communities Build, maintain, and coordinate relationships with partner institutions, research networks, and stakeholders Support the acquisition and management of externally funded projects Organise and deliver events, workshops, and presentations at universities and research institutions across Switzerland and beyond Create engaging, audience-focused content for websites, newsletters, social media, and other communication channels Further develop the social media presence of DaSCH and DARIAH-CH at both strategic and operational levels Work closely with the DaSCH leadership team as well as national and international partners Your profile Essential Qualifications and Experience PhD or equivalent academic qualification in the humanities, theology, law, economics, marketing, communications, journalism, cultural management, media management, or a related field At least three years of professional experience in communications, outreach, community management, or a comparable role Excellent written and spoken German, English, and French Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, and storytelling for diverse audiences Experience with content management systems and digital communication and social media platforms Experience with graphic design, video production, or AI-supported communication tools Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for engaging with diverse communities and stakeholder groups Proven track record of integrating agentic AI tools and LLMs into daily workflows to automate complex tasks and accelerate delivery Desirable Qualifications and Experience Knowledge of the Swiss and European research and science landscape Experience in grant writing and the acquisition of third-party funding We offer you We offer a diverse and rewarding position at the intersection of research, communication, and community engagement. You will work in an interdisciplinary environment with a strong national and international network and contribute to the visibility and continued development of research infrastructures for the humanities. The University of Basel is committed to diversity, equal opportunities, and an open and supportive working culture. Application / Contact We look forward to receiving your application, including: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Relevant certificates and diplomas For further information, please contact Ms Rita Gautschy (rita.gautschy@unibas.ch). Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Start date: 1 October 2026 or by agreement Apply www.unibas.ch If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Research, Outreach & Community Engagement Officer (100%)

The Swiss National Data and Service Center for the Humanities (DaSCH) is Switzerland's national research data infrastructure for the humanities and is affiliated with the University of Basel. DaSCH supports researchers in the sustainable preparation, preservation, and dissemination of research data. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an engaged and creative professional who will foster exchange with scholarly communities, enhance the visibility of DaSCH, and strengthen connections between research, practice, and the wider public.

Your position

Develop and implement outreach and community engagement activities for national and international scholarly communities
Build, maintain, and coordinate relationships with partner institutions, research networks, and stakeholders
Support the acquisition and management of externally funded projects
Organise and deliver events, workshops, and presentations at universities and research institutions across Switzerland and beyond
Create engaging, audience-focused content for websites, newsletters, social media, and other communication channels
Further develop the social media presence of DaSCH and DARIAH-CH at both strategic and operational levels
Work closely with the DaSCH leadership team as well as national and international partners

Your profile

Essential Qualifications and Experience

PhD or equivalent academic qualification in the humanities, theology, law, economics, marketing, communications, journalism, cultural management, media management, or a related field
At least three years of professional experience in communications, outreach, community management, or a comparable role
Excellent written and spoken German, English, and French
Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, and storytelling for diverse audiences
Experience with content management systems and digital communication and social media platforms
Experience with graphic design, video production, or AI-supported communication tools
Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for engaging with diverse communities and stakeholder groups
Proven track record of integrating agentic AI tools and LLMs into daily workflows to automate complex tasks and accelerate delivery

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge of the Swiss and European research and science landscape
Experience in grant writing and the acquisition of third-party funding

We offer you

We offer a diverse and rewarding position at the intersection of research, communication, and community engagement. You will work in an interdisciplinary environment with a strong national and international network and contribute to the visibility and continued development of research infrastructures for the humanities. The University of Basel is committed to diversity, equal opportunities, and an open and supportive working culture.

Application / Contact

We look forward to receiving your application, including:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Relevant certificates and diplomas

For further information, please contact Ms Rita Gautschy (rita.gautschy@unibas.ch).

Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Start date: 1 October 2026 or by agreement

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