Knowledge Transfer Officer

NCCR CLIM+ invites applications for an administrative position as Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) Officer at ETH Zurich.

The envisioned starting date is 1 March 2027 or, preferably, as early as possible upon agreement. The salary follows ETH Zurich regulations. The position is planned for the duration of the first funding phase until 30 April 2030. The contract term is one year at a time, with the option of renewal.

Project background

NCCR CLIM+ is a new National Center of Competence in Research that establishes the first fully interdisciplinary, Switzerland-wide climate research community. NCCR CLIM+ aims to tackle pressing issues related to climate extremes such as heatwaves, floods, heavy rainfalls, droughts, wildfires, and further compound events. The research programme will interact with stakeholders ranging from public health to finance, agriculture, and water management to develop actionable solutions related to climate change adaptation and mitigation. To facilitate inter- and transdisciplinary work, NCCR CLIM+ will develop storylines of climate extremes and societal responses as a key integrative and knowledge transfer element, providing a common framework for researchers and stakeholders to jointly explore climate risks and solutions.

Job description

The KTT Officer will be based within the NCCR CLIM+ Management Center at ETH Zurich, headed by an Executive Manager and a team of four Officers working in finance, communication, storyline coordination, and open science.

As KTT Officer you will

• Develop and implement the NCCR CLIM+ KTT strategy, in collaboration with the Team of Directors, two Executive Managers, and two Storyline Coordinators
• Establish and manage partnerships with stakeholders from policy, public administration, industry, NGOs, and civil society
• Foster dialogue, co-creation, and mutual learning between researchers and stakeholders to maximize the societal relevance and impact of climate research
• Maintain stakeholder databases and engagement records in collaboration with the Storyline Coordinators
• Coordinate and design stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, consultations, networking events, and innovative impact-oriented formats
• Support the translation of research into actionable knowledge, tools, policy recommendations, and practice-oriented outputs
• Monitor, evaluate, and report knowledge transfer activities and societal impact

Profile

You are a proactive and collaborative professional with a strong interest in connecting climate research with policy, practice, and society.

• Master's degree or PhD in climate or environmental sciences, social sciences, public policy, sustainability, science communication, or a related field
• Several years of experience in knowledge transfer, stakeholder engagement, science-policy interfaces, transdisciplinary research, or a comparable role
• Strong understanding of climate change, climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and resilience
• Proven ability to build and maintain networks across academia, government, industry, NGOs, and civil society
• Experience organising stakeholder dialogues, workshops, or collaborative processes
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills
• Ability to translate complex scientific findings into accessible and actionable formats for diverse audiences
• Strategic thinker with a structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
• Excellent written and spoken English; German and other Swiss national languages are an asset
• Willingness to work regularly on site at ETH Zurich (minimum two days per week)

We offer

• A job with impact: NCCR CLIM+ supports your professional development and contributes to positive change in society
• Varied tasks at the interface of science, policy and society
• An engaged and supportive team
• Flexible working conditions in an inspiring, international research environment
• ETH Zurich is a dynamic employer offering excellent working conditions and a wide range of continuing education opportunities

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values , ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future .

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Contact details of two professional references

The application will remain open until 6 December 2026. Interviews are planned on 7 January 2027.

Further information about NCCR CLIM+ can be found on our  website . Questions regarding the position should be directed to the NCCR CLIM+ Executive Manager at ETH Zurich, Dr. Petra Sieber, Voir email sur jobs.nzz.ch (no applications).

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

For recruitment services the  GTC of ETH Zurich apply.