Berner Fachhochschule
Bern
Assistant Specialist Research and Development Unit (30%)
- 01 August 2026
- 30%
- Bern
Job summary
Join HKB, a vibrant arts university in Bern, fostering creativity. Embrace an inspiring environment with diverse topics and self-responsibility.
Tasks
- Support researchers in science communication for the arts.
- Assist in conveying research content to a broad audience.
- Coordinate and organize research events like 'Forschungs-Mittwoch'.
Skills
- Completed foundational studies; C1 German proficiency required.
- Strong writing skills in German, with knowledge of new spelling rules.
- Good English and French skills, quick comprehension, and organization.
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About the job
What you will do here
- Support researchers in the arts in the field of science communication
- Assist in conveying research content to a broad public
- Coordinate and organise research events, especially the "Research Wednesday" series
- Proofread and edit German texts in the scientific field
- Carry out administrative tasks related to research projects
What you ideally bring with you
- Completed basic studies
- Confident German (level C1) and enjoyment of writing as well as good knowledge of the new spelling rules
- Good English and French skills, both spoken and written
- Quick comprehension and organisational skills
- Open personality with careful and reliable working methods
Some of our advantages in advance
- An incredibly wide variety of topics that enrich and make everyday life in this important steering and support function exciting.
- Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
- Focus on practice-oriented research and the training of committed people rather than profit maximisation.
- A casual, relaxed and respectful atmosphere with plenty of helpfulness.
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Stephanie Binggeli
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 43 49
The Bern University of the Arts (HKB)
At HKB, a department of BFH, we bring together a variety of artistic and design disciplines under one roof. As an innovative art university with an inspiring atmosphere, we place great value on cross-disciplinary teaching and research in music, design and art, conservation and restoration, theatre, literature and in our transdisciplinary Y Institute.
