Research associate in Forest Production
80 %
Fixed-term contract for 2 years
Zollikofen
Start date 1 October 2025, or by arrangement
Homeoffice possible
What you'll be doing here
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of research, development and consulting projects in Forest Production and Process Engineering
- Actively participate in the design and preparation of research proposals, together with the head of the subject-area group and partner institutions
- Participate in teaching at bachelor's and master's levels, particularly in areas related to forest operations and technical systems
- Prepare scientific articles, reports and presentations
What you'll bring with you
- Master's degree (MSc) in forestry, forest engineering or a closely related field with a clear connection to Forest Production, technology or ergonomics (e. g . environmental sciences with a forest focus, nature management with a technical focus)
- Applicants from related disciplines with an interest in forest practices and technology are also welcome
- You have basic experience or a strong willingness to learn in several of the following areas: Statistical analysis and programming (e. g. R, Python) and science-related project work and organisation; practical experience in forestfieldworkor technical implementation
- You are confident using Microsoft Office and have strong communication skills in German (required), English (for international cooperation), and French (desirable, but not mandatory)
School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences
At HAFL, a department of BFH, we're all about connecting humans, nature and technology towards sustainable development. As a ground-breaking, pioneering think tank, we are engaged in the creation and teaching of knowledge for the world of today and of tomorrow – bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, resilient and always solidly grounded at the same time.
Doing something meaningful in a fascinating environment and with an outlook to the future: a job at Bern University of Applied Sciencesmakes perfect sense.
I’ll be your guide through the application procedure
Cornelia CaputiHR Consultant
P +41 31 910 21 82
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Contact Cornelia Caputi
HR Consultant
P +41 31 910 21 82
Danke
For job-specific queries
Holger GriessLecturer in forestry process engineering
P +41 31 848 63 14
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Contact Holger Griess
Lecturer in forestry process engineering
P +41 31 848 63 14
Danke
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