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The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HEHead of the Life Sciences Research Institute ( %)The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) has over 2,800 students. Through research and it contributes to economic and social development and the of jobs. The new Energypolis campus, home X School of Engineering, EPFL and modern start-ups, is an ecosystem X research. Why not come X us?The School of Engineering of the HES-SO Valais-Wallis is seeking a successor for the role ofHead of the Life Sciences Research Institute ( %)Position description:As a member of the School of Engineering s management team, X the definition and of its academic and institutional the research institute s research and in line with the university s academic priorities and industry needs, in with the head of the degree programmeOversee the academic, financial and management of the research instituteEstablish and develop partnerships with industry, academia and public and levelsSupport teams (around 85 staff members) in the development of applied research and projectsContribute to the quality and recognition of the university s research and activitiesWork in close with the head of the degree programme X research and in your area of expertiseSelection criteria:PhD in life sciencesEstablished track record in scientific research and academic publishingAbility to develop and implement a medium- X -term X to developments in the life sciencesProven leadership skills, with the ability to teams, effectively and take decisionsStrong understanding of the industrial and institutional landscape in the life and levels; industry experience is an advantageGood understanding of research funding mechanisms X requirementsFamiliarity with the Swiss tertiary landscape; teaching tertiary level is an French or German speaker with very good knowledge of the second language and of EnglishPlace of work SionStarting 1 February or upon agreementEmployment %For further please contact Gaëtan Cherix, director of the School of Engineering of the HES-SO Valais-Wallis ( Please submit your complete documents (CV, letter, diplomas and by 5 April by clicking on the Apply button. Only online will be considered. jidf54094faen jit0208aen jpiy26aen