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Research Associate Institute of Materiality in Art and Culture

'The work environment here is very dynamic and demanding. I work closely with different departments at BFH and beyond. That broadens my horizons and brings me joy.' Priscilla Caliandro

Research Associate Institute of Materiality in Art and Culture

60%
Limited until 30.11.2028
Bern
Start per 01.04.2025 or by agreement
To start with, here are some of our strong points
  • Practised and accessible transdisciplinarity paired with a unique blend of research and teaching.
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  • Curiosity is what we want, oodles of it. Plus, lots of independence and autonomy.
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  • Responsibility in hugely exciting projects for the future attracting attention beyond the professional world.
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  • Focus on research that is geared towards practical orientation and the education of committed people rather than mere profit maximisation.
And here are even more good reasons to opt for BFH
What you'll be doing here
  • You will ensure overall coordination and you will manage a sub-project in the research project “Climate Resilient Cultural Heritage”
  • You will analyse the results of the latest research in relation to modelling, assessment and monitoring of climate risks for architectural monuments and examine their practical suitability in case studies
  • You will design and implement measures to strengthen the climate resilience of architectural monuments
  • You will coordinate collaboration within the interdisciplinary team, with cooperation partners and with other stakeholders
  • You will publish research results, and you will take on tasks in communication. The interviews will take place on March 17 and 21 in Bern.
What you'll bring with you
  • Master's degree or PhD with several years of research experience in conservation-restoration, conservation science, heritage conservation, architecture or a related field
  • Very good knowledge of heritage conservation and conservation science
  • Experience in inter- and transdisciplinary project work and a high degree of independence
  • Strong organisational skills as well as the ability to work in a team, motivation and commitment
  • Very good knowledge of English and German as well as good knowledge of French and/or Italian
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Bern Academy of the Arts (HKB)

HKB, a department of BFH, is home to the whole gamut of disciplines in art and design. We are a truly innovative university of the arts with an inspiring atmosphere all of its own and are very keen on cross-disciplinary teaching and research in music, design and art, conservation and restauration, theatre, literature and in our transdisciplinary Y Institute.

Doing something meaningful in a fascinating environment and with an outlook to the future: a job at Bern University of Applied Sciencesmakes perfect sense.

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Prof. Dr. Nina Mekacher
Head of Conservation and Restoration
P +41 31 848 65 46
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