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Research Associate for SNSF project Archaeobark

'What I particularly love about my job are the super-exciting projects. I'm right at the heart of them and lead them from initialization to implementation.' Priscilla Caliandro

Research Associate for SNSF project Archaeobark

40 %
Limited for 18 months
Bern
Start date April 1, 2025 or by arrangement
To start with, here are some of our strong points
  • 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.
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  • Great freedom in the organisation of work times – including mobile working.
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  • An operating culture that fosters diversity, artistic openness and the transitions between disciplines, attitudes and traditions.
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  • National and international networks and contacts with business, economy, society and the political world.
And here are even more good reasons to opt for BFH
What you'll be doing here
  • Carrying out experimental archaeological research as part of the Archaeobark project and collaborate with the archaelogists and conservators working in the project
  • Reconstruct the processes involved in the production of prehistoric linden bark containers
  • Conduct experiments to evaluate and document the use of various bark types and tools
  • Organize workshops for team members to practice and apply the tested techniques
  • Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations for academic conference
What you'll bring with you
  • Successful completion of a Master's degree in Conservation and Restoration, Experimental Archaeology, or a related field
  • At least 2 years of professional experience in reconstructing archaeological objects, with prior expertise in working with plant materials
  • Strong interpersonal skills, combined with flexibility, the ability to work independently, interdisciplinary and a structured approach to tasks
  • Very good knowledge of German and English
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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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