Administration, Human Resources & Finance 100%

The Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF) and the AO Research Institute (AO) in Davos are associated research institutes of the University of Zurich and members of the Life Sciences Zurich Graduate School and Academia Raetica.
They conduct academic and translational research in collaboration with universities, research institutes, science academies, the pharmaceutical industry, and regulatory authorities. Their research focuses on the prevention and treatment of allergic and inflammatory diseases, asthma and respiratory infections, epithelial barriers, the microbiome, metabolomics, and antigen-specific immune responses, with a strong emphasis on human immunology and precision medicine.

Responsibilities:

Human Resources Administration

• Managing employee entry and exit processes, employment contracts, work permits, and absence/leave tracking
• Coordinating insurance matters and payroll processing
• Overseeing staff accommodation arrangements

Finance

• Payroll processing and assistance with accounts receivable and payable
• Compiling relevant documents for accounting and funding partners

General Administration

• Handling day-to-day administrative tasks within the institute
• Reporting to federal and cantonal authorities, as well as third-party funding bodies
• Managing general contractual matters

Profile

• Communicative, Structured, Hands-on
• Commercial (business) education with experience in HR and finance
• Excellent written and spoken German and very good English skills
• Independent, reliable, and team-oriented personality with a strong affinity for numbers
• Strong MS Office and general IT user skills
• Organisational talent with a solution-focused and pragmatic mindset

Interested in joining our team?

We look forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, and relevant certificates) by email at: Prof. Dr. Cezmi A. Akdis (Director) at: .