Scientific Collaborator Industry

Bern (and home office) | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Analyze complex supply and value creation systems and systematically evaluate risks, vulnerabilities, and critical dependencies on raw materials, technologies, infrastructures, and other components
• Conduct in-depth investigations into supply-related issues, organize information from various sources, and identify correlations
• Develop solid arguments and supporting elements for technical and political decisions, and draft specialist documentation
• Direct projects and analyses to improve supply security and develop concrete intervention possibilities
• Collaborate with actors from the economic, scientific, and administrative worlds and represent the Office in internal and external bodies

What distinguishes you

• Master's in engineering, statistics, economics, or business administration or in a related field
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; aptitude for delving into complex issues and approaching them in a structured manner
• Ability to quickly and independently acquire familiarity with new topics, sectors, and supply chains and to understand their correlations
• Experience in conducting complex investigations and analyses and in developing clear arguments and solid decision-making bases
• Ability to work independently, structured, and results-oriented; self-confidence, diplomatic talent, and excellent social skills
• Good knowledge of two official languages, passive knowledge of a third language, and knowledge of English

In summary

The person hired is able to examine complex supply chains in depth, identify critical dependencies, and create, through accurate analyses, the supporting bases for effective measures aimed at guaranteeing supply security in Switzerland.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to express our skills to the fullest and to consider different viewpoints.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

We guarantee supply in case of shortage

The Federal Office for Economic Affairs UFAE is the national competence center for all issues concerning supply security. In case of shortage situations, it supports the private economy by guaranteeing the availability of goods and services of vital importance in Switzerland.

Complementary information

Start of service: immediately or by an agreed date.

Questions about the workplace

Gabrielle Lang
Head of Industry and ICT Secretariats