Research Assistant Interreligious Studies / Interreligious Studies 10-20 %
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:28 October 2025
- Workload:10 – 20%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Theological Faculty at the University of Bern is hiring a research assistant for Interreligious Studies starting January 1, 2026. This is a great opportunity to engage with a collaborative team and gain insights into academic life.
Tasks
- Serve as a point of contact for IRS students' questions.
- Provide administrative support for event preparation and follow-up.
- Assist in organizing and conducting IRS team meetings.
Skills
- Studying Interreligious Studies or related fields is required.
- Strong language skills in German and English are essential.
- Experience with new media tools like WordPress and Adobe Creative Cloud.
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Interreligious Studies, Faculty of Theology
Start of employment: January 1, 2026
The position is initially limited until December 31, 2026
At the Faculty of Theology of the University of Bern, a research assistant position for Interreligious Studies is to be filled as of January 1, 2026. The position is 20%, which can possibly also be divided into two 10% positions.
Tasks
- Contact person for questions and concerns of IRS students and strengthening the community and offerings of IRS students (e.g. IRS lunch);
- Administrative and technical support in event preparation and follow-up;
- Assistance in organizing and conducting IRS team meetings;
- Maintenance and management of online channels (Interrelblog, IRS website);
- Tasks in the organization of the IRS study program and its communication;
- Support in research and teaching (literature research and procurement, scanning orders, proofreading publications).
Requirements
- Studies in Interreligious Studies or other related fields;
- Good language skills in German and English;
- Independence and initiative;
- Teamwork skills, enjoyment in contact with students;
- Openness to or experience with new media (WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, podcasting).
We offer
- Insights into academic daily work in a collegial and productive atmosphere;
- Flexible working hours;
- Insights into ongoing projects, reflection on the teaching offer, contributing ideas for new formats and future plans of the IRS, handling new technical tools.
Application and Contact
Please send your application with a short motivation letter by November 16, 2025 to Prof. Dr. Luca Di Blasi (luca.di.blasi@unibe.ch).
For questions, I am happy to be available at any time.
