Research Associate Argoviensia 80%

Research Associate Argoviensia 80%

Exciting tasks await:

• You are the first point of contact for specific enquiries about the Aargau cultural heritage (Argoviensia) and advise clients
• You plan and design the programme for conveying the Aargau cultural heritage – including the selection of topics and speakers
• You independently communicate the Argoviensia within the framework of events, tours, training sessions and specialist articles
• You maintain the Aargau bibliography and are responsible for the selection, acquisition and indexing of the Argoviensia, including the evaluation and acceptance of donations and estates
• You work in customer service at the locations of the Cantonal Library and State Archive (regular Saturday and evening shifts)

What you bring:

• University degree at Master’s level (humanities, ideally history, German studies or cultural studies)
• CAS in the field of information science
• Good knowledge of the history of the Canton of Aargau and its cultural scene
• Proven experience in a similar environment, knowledge of the software Alma and scopeArchiv is an advantage
• Knowledge of Latin and German Kurrent script is an advantage

Benefits

We offer flexible working options, a wide range of further training opportunities and attractive social benefits. You can find all our benefits at ag.ch/personal.

Your working environment

Library and Archive Aargau is a central memory institution and coordination point for the further development of the library and archive landscape of the canton. It combines the cantonal services of the Cantonal Library, the State Archive and library promotion. Library & Archive - Canton of Aargau (ag.ch)
(https://www.ag.ch/de/verwaltung/bks/kultur/kulturpflege/bibliothek-archiv/kantonsbibliothek)

Contact

For professional enquiries, please contact Nicolas Sartori, Head of Customer Service and Mediation, 062 835 23 07.
For questions about the application process, Madlene Gafner, HR Officer, 062 835 20 64, will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 5 November 2026.