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The ETH Zürich Competence Center for Materials and Processes (MaP) is a multidisciplinary scientific network dedicated to addressing grand challenges in materials, processes, and manufacturing technologies. MaP fosters cross-disciplinary research, education, and outreach to academic institutes, industry, and society. Major initiatives include the MaP Doctoral School and the ETH Sabbatical | CAS AMaP continuing education programme. MaP is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the executive office as the central coordination hub, starting from 1 July 2026 or earlier by agreement.

Tasks

  • Manage and develop MaP in close collaboration with the Steering Committee and a community of over 80 affiliated research groups.
  • Lead the executive office, taking full responsibility for its operations and daily activities.
  • Oversee core management areas, including strategy, human resources, finances, and governance.
  • Foster community building and manage multi-stakeholder collaboration across a broad range of themes.
  • Act as a key interface between various research groups and research entities.
  • Develop communication strategies to engage and connect the MaP community.
  • Design, manage, and oversee all MaP research, education, and outreach programs.
  • Direct specific initiatives, including the MaP Doctoral School and the ETH Sabbatical | CAS AMaP.

Requirements

  • Strong academic background in science and/or engineering.
  • Ample work experience in topics relevant to Materials and Processes.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Experience in community building and participatory processes.
  • Strong project and business management skills, including strategy, conceptualisation, planning, implementation, budgeting, financial management, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Ability to work in a motivated, independent, responsible, resourceful, and resilient manner.
  • Ideally, hands-on experience in managing people, budget responsibility, and running research projects and education programs.
  • Fluency in English and German.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with a high degree of freedom in design and implementation.
  • Opportunities for individuals with commensurate qualifications, a can-do attitude, and a proactive and creative mindset to further their professional goals.
  • Position limited to one year, with the possibility of extension depending on the further development of MaP and its initiatives.
  • Inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity, and nurtures a respectful working and learning environment.
  • Commitment to sustainability and working towards a climate-neutral future.
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Das Team

The Executive Director works closely with the Steering Committee and a community of over 80 affiliated research groups, acting as a key interface between various research groups and entities.

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