Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation (40 - 50 %)

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

Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation

40 - 50 %Limited until January 31, 2030BernStart February 1, 2026Homeoffice possible

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

- 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.

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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.

Place of work

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