Scientific Associate

Ref 2587832 | Date: 28 Oct 2026 État de Neuchâtel Scientific Associate SFPO297Service des formations postobligatoires et de l'orientation (SFPO) - Office des hautes écoles et de la recherche (OHER) Do you have a sense of negotiation and does the development of the canton's academic and financial strategy at the national and intercantonal level correspond to your aspirations? Your skills interest the SFPO. The OHER is responsible for tertiary education and, in this capacity, assists and represents the department of education and finance in various working groups. Your missions As a scientific associate, you collaborate closely with the head of office in the steering, planning, and efficient management of tertiary education and related research activities. You prepare strategic order files, as well as their financial component, allowing for the positioning of the Conseil d'État, the department, and the service in the field of higher education and research. In your function, you may also be called upon to represent the interests of the canton in various cantonal and intercantonal bodies. On the financial side, you design and implement control tools and indicators to ensure the efficient use of public funds. Finally, you are responsible for occasional files on mandate from the head of office. Your profile Having a university master's degree, preferably in economic sciences or political sciences, or a title deemed equivalent, you benefit from at least 5 years of professional experience and good knowledge of the Swiss education system. Capable of working autonomously, you can chair working groups. You are flexible, proactive, endowed with good analytical and synthesis skills and have interpersonal skills. Furthermore, you possess solid knowledge of German. Experience or qualifications in project management are desired to successfully carry out the activities of this position. We offer you * Autonomous and varied work. * A stimulating, dynamic and meaningful work environment. * Flexible working conditions with the possibility of teleworking. Information M. Thierry Clément, head of the office des hautes écoles, tel. or by email: [Écrire un email](< >) [Travailler à l'État](< >) Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person, regardless of their origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued. Application deadline: 15 November 2026 Salary: Class 9 Start of activity: 1 January 2027 jpid07fc04djm jpit1044jm jpiy26jm