Universität Basel
Basel
Traineeship Scientific Librarian
- 27 August 2026
- 100%
- 4000 Basel
About the job
Do you want more than just managing information? Would you like to actively support research and teaching and drive digital developments? Then a traineeship with prospects awaits you at the University Library Basel.
The UB Basel combines tradition with innovation: With around 6 million printed and 3.5 million electronic media, five locations and half a million visitors per year, it is one of the most important information centres in the region. At the same time, we promote new ways in which knowledge is created, made accessible and has an impact - from innovative mediation concepts through Open Cultural Heritage and Open Science to Artificial Intelligence.
The UB Basel combines tradition with innovation: With around 6 million printed and 3.5 million electronic media, five locations and half a million visitors per year, it is one of the most important information centres in the region. At the same time, we promote new ways in which knowledge is created, made accessible and has an impact - from innovative mediation concepts through Open Cultural Heritage and Open Science to Artificial Intelligence.
For committed junior staff, we offer two traineeships with opportunities to shape the future. From the start, you will work on exciting projects, take on responsibility and get to know the diverse tasks of a modern scientific library.
Two of the following areas can be chosen as training focuses: Subject specialist, Open Science, Historical Collections, Swiss Economic Archive (SWA).
If you think scientifically, find digital developments exciting and want to actively further develop libraries and information management, we look forward to hearing from you.
Two of the following areas can be chosen as training focuses: Subject specialist, Open Science, Historical Collections, Swiss Economic Archive (SWA).
If you think scientifically, find digital developments exciting and want to actively further develop libraries and information management, we look forward to hearing from you.
Your Profile
- University Master’s degree
- Proven interest in information technologies, didactic flair, enjoyment in mediation and good presentation skills
- Passion for research support and a dynamic higher education landscape
- High team and cooperation skills, service orientation, commitment and flexibility
- Very good verbal and written communication skills
- Good foreign language skills
- Work experience or an internship in a library, archive or memory institution is an advantage
For the training focuses, you ideally also bring the following:
- Subject specialist: Experience in scientific project work or proven interest in developments in science and research
- Open Science: good knowledge of the scientific publication landscape and/or methods of digital research, initial programming skills; additionally desirable are statistical knowledge and curiosity about research data management
- Historical Collections/SWA: Experience in handling historical sources as well as in the digital indexing and mediation of historical holdings, combined with a strong interest in digitisation processes and data management
We Offer You
- A demanding, practice-oriented traineeship at the University Library Basel and a theoretical training part at the University of Zurich with the degree "Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Library and Information Science"
- A varied activity in an exciting and dynamic environment as a member of small teams with many domestic and international contacts
- Insight into all fundamental work processes and tasks of a scientific library
- Independent projects within the framework of the training focuses
- Up to two external internships in Switzerland or abroad
- Modern employment conditions according to the guidelines of the University of Basel with attractive social benefits as well as numerous discounts in the areas of sport and further education
Application / Contact
Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application indicating the desired focuses by Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at the latest. Please note that we only consider applications via our online application portal.
Your contact for this position:
Dr David Tréfás
University Library Basel
Head of Department Modern Collections
david.trefas@unibas.ch
www.ub.unibas.ch
Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application indicating the desired focuses by Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at the latest. Please note that we only consider applications via our online application portal.
Your contact for this position:
Dr David Tréfás
University Library Basel
Head of Department Modern Collections
david.trefas@unibas.ch
www.ub.unibas.ch
University of Basel
4000 Basel
4000 Basel
