Expert International Projects & Collaboration (m/w/d) 100%

At Nagra, the Swiss National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste, we are committed to one of the most important environmental and societal responsibilities of our time: ensuring the safe and long-term management of Switzerland’s radioactive waste. Beyond our national mission, our Collaboration Team builds strong international partnerships and provides specialised collaboration services to organisations around the world.

Join us as an

and become part of Nagra’s Collaboration Team in the Division of Applied Geoscience & International Collaboration.

You will take on the following key tasks

• Manage and deliver international collaborations and R&D projects, including scoping, budgeting, contracting, risk management, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Provide expert technical input in applied geoscience or engineering, preparing studies, reviews, and decision-support materials for partners.
• Coordinate and support multidisciplinary teams across cultures and organisations, ensuring objectives, timelines, and resources stay aligned with programme goals.

To strengthen our Collaboration Team and further support our international partnerships, we are seeking a professional with a background in applied natural sciences or engineering, an advanced university degree, and at least 5 years of post-graduate experience. This should include consultancy work and substantial experience in managing complex international projects.

We value proven ability in project acquisition and management, combined with the skills to guide and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in an international context. Curiosity, extraordinary motivation, and the capacity to inspire others are essential, together with a strategic mindset and the ability to maintain focus on broader objectives.

The ideal candidate is broadly interested and able to manage multiple tasks with confidence. You demonstrate a caring and professional attitude, embrace innovative approaches, and enjoy working with colleagues and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds. Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally are essential.

Within our Collaboration Team, English and German are the working languages. Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

Nagra is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, generations, and backgrounds - and we invite you to join us in shaping solutions that will protect people and the environment for generations to come.

Interested? If you have questions or would like to apply, please send your complete application by email to Nagra’s Human Resources department (Bewerbungen@nagra.ch), Job-ID 70004. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Ingo Blechschmidt (ingo.blechschmidt@nagra.ch).