Postdoctoral fellow for the SNSF project Critical Conservation (60 - 70 %)

Postdoctoral fellow 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 Postdoctoral fellow for the SNSF project Critical Conservation 60 – 70 %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 coordinate and 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 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 project 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 – A relevant PhD 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. – A strong publication record at the postdoctoral level, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic; excellent command of academic and spoken English, and proficiency in one of the Swiss national languages, preferably German Apply now 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 I’ll be your guide through the application procedure Stephanie Binggeli HR Consultant P +41 31 848 43 49 LinkedInContact✖ Contact Stephanie Binggeli HR Consultant P +41 31 848 43 49 Subject *Your Name *Your E-Mail *Message * Danke For job-specific queries Dr. Hanna Barbara Hölling Forschungprofessorin P +41 31 848 57 22 Contact✖ Contact Dr. Hanna Barbara Hölling Forschungprofessorin P +41 31 848 57 22 Subject *Your Name *Your E-Mail *Message * Danke More exciting jobs Job / Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation (40 – 50 %) Hochschule der Künste Bern HKB Bern Befristet Job / Senior Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation (50 – 60 %) Hochschule der Künste Bern HKB Bern Befristet Job / Project Assistant for the SNSF project Critical Conservation (15 %) Hochschule der Künste Bern HKB Bern Befristet All current vacancies JobAbo Application deadline 31.08.2025 Sharing with friends is half the fun E-MailFacebookX (Twitter)LinkedInXINGWhatsAppLegal Notices / Data Protection Declaration Apply now