The SCS Foundation supports and promotes research and education in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry and runs three programs to achieve these goals:
- Alfred Werner Excellence Scholarship Program for master students from abroad
- Mentoring program in collaboration with the youngSCS
- Best Presentation Award Program at the SCS Fall Meeting
As of October 1, or according to agreement, we are looking for a successor to the current
Director of the Foundation, 30%
Tasks
- Managing the business and supervising the programs in accordance with the guidelines of the foundation board
- Organizing meetings of the foundation board
- Cooperation with the allocation and steering committees of the foundation programs
- Negotiating and renewing contracts with the supporters
- Attracting new donors from industry, the foundation sector and private individuals (in collaboration with the foundation board)
- Preparation of the annual report and accounts for the foundation board and the FDHA Foundation Supervisory Authority
Candidate’s Profile
- Good networking within the Swiss academic and industrial chemistry and life sciences community
- Motivation to actively support the younger generation of chemists
- Experienced fundraising skills, especially from industry
- Business communication skills in German and English
Application
Applications should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a certificate of the highest degree as well as additional documents that underlines the candidate’s skills.
The dossier should be addressed to the President of the SCS Foundation, Prof. Christian Bochet ()
SCS Foundation
c/o Swiss Chemical Society
Haus der Akademien
Laupenstrasse 7
3008 Bern
www.scs-foundation.ch
David Spichiger, SCS
23.07.2025