Senior Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation (50 - 60 %)

Berner Fachhochschule BFH; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join Berner Fachhochschule BFH as a Senior Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful research while collaborating with a diverse team to facilitate project success. Responsibilities include conducting field research, evaluating results, and disseminating findings through publications and events. A background in heritage studies is essential, and the position requires strong independent research skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifikationen

• At least an MA, preferably a PhD in related field.
• Proven proficiency in independent research in conservation.
• Experience in inter- and transdisciplinary project work.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate successful completion of Critical Conservation project.
• Conduct field research and translate results into outputs.
• Organize internal and public meetings for project dissemination.

Kenntnisse

Independent research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical reflection

Ausbildung

MA or PhD in heritage studies

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation

What a fantastic privilege : to do research on meaningful topics and pass on this knowledge. To discover new things in the process myself, and to keep learning. I am really addicted to this electrifying mix.' Andrea Abraham

Senior Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation

50 - 60 % Limited until January 31, 2030 Bern Start February 1, 2026

To start with, here are some of our strong points

• Practised and accessible transdisciplinarity paired with a unique blend of research and teaching.
• International teaching staff that combines tradition with innovation and excellence with experiment and thus gives students individual guidance towards their own careers.
• Focus on research that is geared towards practical orientation and the education of committed people rather than mere profit maximisation.
• An operating culture that fosters diversity, artistic openness and the transitions between disciplines, attitudes and traditions.

And here are even more good reasons to opt for BFH

What you'll be doing here

• Facilitate the successful 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, evaluate the results, and translate them into research outputs related to one of the project's sub-themes
• Research, write, and publish academic articles in peer-reviewed formats, maintain the project's 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

• At least an MA (PhD is preferable) or equivalent in heritage studies, heritage conservation, or a related field, along with a keen interest in the project's research questions
• Proven proficiency in independent research, ideally within conservation and critical heritage studies at the intersection of the human sciences.
• 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

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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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