• Manage all phases of metabolic research projects, from study design through to dissemination of results
• Coordinate experimental and clinical human studies, ensuring high standards of scientific rigor
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Facilitate collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and administrative staff members
• Prepare and review scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and regulatory documents
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulatory requirements
• Support knowledge transfer, training and implementation of new workflows at the intersection of research and clinical practice
• Coordinate patient and public involvement initiatives to ensure research is aligned with patient needs and perspectives
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including legal departments, funding agencies, industry partners, and academic collaborators
• Scout and identify relevant grant opportunities to support ongoing and future research

• Academic or professional qualification in life sciences, advanced nursing, or dietetics
• Proven working experience in clinical research, including both human experimental studies and clinical trials, including clinical trial methodologies
• Proven project management skills in a research or clinical environment
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
• Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to clinical research
• Familiarity with local clinical research frameworks, ideally at Inselspital Bern and within Switzerland, is highly desirable

• A dynamic and collaborative research environment, enriched by access to a broad international network of experts and partners
• Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge metabolic research with real-world impact
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, and references in a single pdf.
For subject-specific questions and information about the position, please contact Dr. David Herzig (david.herzig@insel.ch) and Prof. Dr. Dr. Lia Bally (lia.bally@insel.ch).