Based at the Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra, the Junior Science Project Coordinator supports the Science and Technology Office (STO) through administrative, communications, and event coordination functions.

The role primarily contributes to the development and coordination of the Swiss Australian Academic Network (SAAN), including its governance processes, chapter development, partnerships, website and social media presence, and broader community engagement activities.

See full job description here: Junior Science Project Coordinator.

To apply for this position, please submit your application via the SEEK portal here.

Your application should include a motivation letter in English, a CV/resume in English, a copy of your university diploma and/or latest academic reports, letters of recommendation (if available), relevant work certificates (if available), and contact details for referees. Applications must be submitted by 26 July 2026.

For any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the Embassy’s Science Counsellor, Tristan Piguet, at tristan.piguet@eda.admin.ch.

Australian early- and mid-career researchers can apply for up to A$8,500 to undertake a 14–28 day collaborative research visit in Switzerland with a leading host institution. Open to researchers within 15 years of their PhD, the program supports short-term research collaborations in chemistry and biology and aims to foster lasting international partnerships. The grants support research visits—not conference attendance—and applications are open until 16 September 2026, with travel taking place during 2027.

See website of the Australian Academy of Sciences

SAAN Meet & Greets Coming to Cities Across Australia

SAAN will be hosting a series of meet and greet events across Australia, offering an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about SAAN to connect, ask questions, and engage in conversation in an informal setting.

These meet and greets are open to all who are curious about SAAN’s work and community. Whether you are already familiar with SAAN or simply want to find out more, you are warmly invited to join.

Upcoming Meet & Greet Locations and Dates

• Sydney – 12 February

• Canberra – 3 March

• Brisbane – 4 March

• Melbourne – 6 March

Additional meet and greet events are planned for later this year in Adelaide and Perth, with details to be announced in due course.

For more information or to express your interest in attending, please contact tristan.piguet@eda.admin.ch

We look forward to meeting you and continuing the conversation across Australia.

7 October 2025 5:30pm–7:30pm

Join us at UQ Brisbane City for a Public Lecture, held as part of the UQ-UZH Symposium, co-hosted by The University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Zurich (UZH).

A Toolbox for Human-AI Collaboration in Lifespan Health Analysis
Physiological time series data holds considerable promise for advancing the understanding of health and aging. However, transitioning from raw signals to analytically ready data remains a complex and often ad-hoc process. In this presentation, PhD candidate Gabriela Morgenshtern introduces STAG (Statistical Timeseries Analysis Guide), a visual analytics system developed at the University of Zurich to facilitate transparent and reproducible preprocessing of sensor data for exploration and model training.

STAG enables clinical researchers to build, document, and share preprocessing workflows using a modular, low-code interface that records each transformation along with its underlying rationale. The system produces exportable Python scripts, structured insight templates, and graphical workflow documentation to promote collaboration and cross-study comparability.

Ms Morgenshtern will demonstrate STAG and reflect on how visual analytics can improve collaboration between humans and AI in sensor and broader time series analysis. The session will also explore how longevity research can benefit from more rigorous and reusable preprocessing practices.

Event details
Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Time: 5:15pm arrival (5:30pm start) — 6:30pm, followed by networking and refreshments
Venue: Room 0M08, Level 0M, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane City

More information here

Innovation in Motion
Switzerland – Australia Perspectives in Sustainability, Mobility and Energy

Adelaide
Monday, 1 September 2025
17:00 – 19:00

The Embassy of Switzerland in Australia and the University of Adelaide, in partnership with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Australia and the Swiss Australian Academic Network are pleased to organize a special event exploring opportunities for collaboration in research and innovation between Switzerland and Australia.
Opened by the Hon. Susan Close, MP, Deputy Premier of the Government of South Australia, and by His Excellency the Swiss Ambassador Nikolas Stürchler, the event will highlight shared strengths in research, industry, and commercialization – with a focus on sustainability, energy and clean mobility.
Join Pilatus, Kyburz, Synhelion, the ETH Solar racing team, and Swiss and Australian Stakeholders to explore joint opportunities and engage in interactive networking on key innovation themes.

Inquiries with: aisha.elias@eda.admin.ch