The Innovation Office is leading the University of Basel’s activities and initiatives in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation, operating directly under the guidance of the University President.

To fulfil our vision, "propelling innovators to achieve impact", we 1) support start-up ventures on their journey by equipping innovators with skills, the right mindset & a network to succeed; 2) co-create and drive innovation collaborations together with industry partners that tackle complex challenges; 3) focus on international collaboration and impact, in Europe and beyond.

Your position

We aim to strengthen our team across various areas; public-private partnership platforms, startup and entrepreneurship initiatives. We are looking for team members with experience and passion for organizing engaging activities across various topics, and creating opportunities for collaboration and growth.

On one hand, you will be supporting the implementation and execution of different programs, ensuring timely delivery while building a strong innovation community locally, and globally. You should be excited and willing to execute hands-on work yourself, i.e. organizing and running workshops, programs and events, handling communications, growing and managing your own budget.

On the other hand, depending on your experience and interests, you contribute to:
Public-Private Partnership Platforms: Activate and onboard stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to tackle complex challenges and create impactful partnerships for example in area food, nutrition, sustainability and health innovation.
Startup & Entrepreneurship Initiatives: Developing and delivering courses, incubation and mentoring programs, networking activities that equip individuals with entrepreneurial skills inspire a growth mindset and provide hands-on support to help them grow and succeed.

Sharing the Innovation Office’s mindset and work culture is key to a successful application. Growth beyond borders and a drive towards societal impact are the core values we hold. We are working in a fast-paced and demanding "start-up style" environment with direct responsibilities and interactions beyond your particular role. We always strive for highest quality and professionalism.

Tell us about your skills and interests!

Your profile

For this particular role, you should thrive on the challenges of a multi-stakeholder setting (i.e. academia, start-ups, industry, international collaboration) and be able to demonstrate prior achievement.

• Formal University qualification in any academic field & 1-5 years of relevant professional experience (multiple roles);
• Experience in working with start-ups, in a start-up, or in a start-up like environment;
• Experience in engaging people from various backgrounds and fields (i.e. students, start-ups, investors, government officers, industry)
• Excellence in reporting preparation to governmental stakeholders and other funders, with attention to quality and timely delivery is a must;
• Writing & presentation skills for both public and private stakeholders;
• Strong communicator with excellent self-organizational skills;
• Working language in the Innovation Office is English, however excellent command of either French or German (ideally both) is desired for this position;
• International working experience is an advantage;
• Strong preference for candidates living in, or willing to relocate to Basel.

We offer you

The University of Basel is a comprehensive, research-driven university, committed to innovation & entrepreneurship, and regularly places among the 100 best universities worldwide in international rankings. From our inspiring new location, the "Innovation Garage", you will be able to propel your dreams into reality and build initiatives based on your vision and ideas. The Innovation Office can offer you exciting work with incredibly broad partners from academia, industry and startups and a steep learning curve, not only in your areas of work but also through team workshops and our monthly yoga class.