Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation
40 - 50 %
Limited until January 31, 2030
Bern
Start February 1, 2026
Homeoffice possible
What you'll be doing here
- You will facilitate the completion of the Critical Conservation research project and collaborate effectively with team members to ensure the successful delivery of all its components.
- Conduct field research on one of the project's sub-themes, evaluate the results, and translate them into research outputs.
- Research, write, and publish academic articles in peer-reviewed formats, maintain the website, and deliver other agreed-upon outputs.
- Contribute to the organization and facilitation of internal and public meetings, as well as other forms of project communication and dissemination targeting academic and professional audiences.
- Interviews will take place in person on September 23 and 29 in Bern. A detailed description of the role is accessible here
What you'll bring with you
- MA or equivalent in heritage studies, heritage conservation, or a related field, along with a keen interest in the project's research questions.
- Excel in communication, possess creative thinking skills, and engage confidently with practitioners and academic researchers.
- Experience in inter- and transdisciplinary project work, coupled with a high degree of independence.
- Active engagement in current debates, critical reflection on existing sources, and strong skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork.
- Relevant publication record and a strong work ethic; excellent command of academic and spoken English, and proficiency in one of the Swiss national languages, preferably German.
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.
I’ll be your guide through the application procedure
Stephanie BinggeliHR Consultant
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Dr. Hanna Barbara HöllingForschungprofessorin
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