Open positions - Job offers at the University of Fribourg
Data Protection Officer (correspondant-e à la protection des données)
50 - 100% at the Rectorate
Particularities
We offer:
* An interesting and varied activity, following technological and regulatory developments
* Work serving the academic community, with direct contact with authorities, university management, and researchers
* Attractive working conditions in a dynamic and stimulating environment
Field of activity
* Inform, advise, raise awareness, and train university bodies, faculties, and staff on data protection issues and legal obligations
* Provide advice on data impact assessments and monitor their implementation
* Coordinate declarations of personal data processing activities
* Serve as a contact point for all questions related to personal data processing (internally and externally) and act as a privileged interlocutor with the Cantonal Authority for Transparency, Data Protection, and Mediation
* Assist university bodies and staff in measures following data security breaches
* Support in adopting internal directives on data protection
Requirements
* Master's degree in law or a technical field complemented by training in data protection
* Native French or German speaker, with very good knowledge of the other language and English
* Several years of professional experience, preferably in data protection or higher education institutions
* Knowledge of the regulatory framework in data protection and motivation to stay updated on legal and technical developments and to continuously train
* Ability to cooperate, flexibility, and solution-oriented mindset
* Ability to work independently and in teams, interacting with various actors (IT department, rectorate, researchers, cantonal data protection officer, etc.)
* Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with cross-stakeholders
* Proactivity, curiosity, and analytical mindset
* Ability to reconcile the needs of the scientific community with regulatory requirements
Language requirements
* French and/or German
* English
Start date:
* 01.09.2025 or date to be agreed
Information:
Prof. Dr. Sarah Progin-Theuerkauf
Send an email
Application deadline:
09.06.2025
Submission address:
Via this link.
Only available in French or German.
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