Thousands of researchers receive funding from the SNSF to study nature, technology and society. Their findings provide an important foundation for progress and well-being. Our task is to select the best ideas at national level based on a competitive process. We are committed to promoting Switzerland as a top-tier research location and to communicating the value of research for society. Join our team!

SwissCore in Brussels acts as a bridge between the Swiss and European knowledge landscapes and supports the Swiss participation in the research, innovation, and education programmes of the European Union. We are the liaison office for Swiss and European stakeholders in the mentioned fields. SwissCore informally represents the Swiss knowledge community towards European institutions and Brussels-based interest groups. The office is co-funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency.

Your Responsibilities

You will immerse yourself in European innovation policies and programmes and collaborate closely with innovation institutions and communities. Your work may also include research and innovation topics. As a junior member of our team, you will contribute fully to day-to-day operations. Your tasks include collecting and analysing intelligence, organising and participating in events, organising visits and receiving delegations as well as writing articles and reports. In addition to practical on-the-job work experience (50%), you will have the opportunity to focus on a dedicated project in the innovation domain (50%), with a possibility to combine it with your thesis.

Your Profile

We are looking for a motivated and eager student enrolled in or having completed a Bachelor or a Master programme in any discipline, interested in European integration and cooperation. Candidates have to be enrolled in or graduated from a Swiss higher education institution. If you are not currently enrolled, the graduation date cannot be before February 2026.

You should have affinity with research, innovation, and education. In particular, you should be interested in Swiss and European innovation policies and programmes. Since writing makes for a large part of your work, you should be fluent in English (at least C1) as well as in French and/or German, both in writing and speaking (at least B2). Familiarity with MS Office and ICT tools in general is necessary. We are particularly looking for an investigative mind and a dedicated worker who enjoys flexible teamwork.

What We Offer

You will gain varied and dynamic work experience in a multicultural and open environment. Throughout the traineeship, you will be supervised and mentored by a senior staff member who will support your personal and professional development. You will receive a monthly remuneration and benefit from support with your relocation to Brussels. In addition, you will be provided with either a Brussels public transport card or bicycle hire.

If you recognise yourself in this description and are interested in this traineeship at SwissCore in Brussels, please send us your application until 8. October 2026 the latest via this link. We look forward to getting to know you.

This is a 6 months full time traineeship starting on 1 February 2027.

Your contact person:

Laurin Reding

Head of Office (SwissCore)

Tel. +32 2 549 09 81

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is committed to fostering a professional, and inclusive working environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. For us, diversity is a strength that enriches our collaboration and strengthens our impact as a funding institution.