Lecturer in Applied Statistics (50-80%)
Berner Fachhochschule
Zollikofen
Key information
- Publication date:23 December 2025
- Workload:50 – 80%
- Place of work:Zollikofen
Job summary
Join HAFL, where we connect people, nature, and technology sustainably. A fantastic opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment awaits!
Tasks
- Plan and develop teaching in statistics and data science at bachelor and master levels.
- Supervise student theses and lead statistical consulting services.
- Collaborate on applied research projects and develop training offers.
Skills
- Master's degree in statistics or equivalent, teaching interest is a plus.
- Experience in statistical consulting for scientific research projects.
- Proficient in R, with knowledge of Data Science and Machine Learning.
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What you will do here
- Plan, implement, and further develop teaching in the fields of statistics and data science at the master's (English) and bachelor's levels, as well as supervise students
- Supervise student theses at the bachelor and master levels and lead the statistical consulting service for students and staff
- Participate in application-oriented research projects at HAFL and, if necessary, develop and acquire projects with the departments
- Develop your own service and continuing education offerings in the field of statistics and data science
- Coordinate the team and assignments in the field of statistics at HAFL
What you ideally bring with you
- University degree at the master's level in statistics or equivalent qualification with advanced training in statistics; doctorate is an advantage
- Interest in teaching and innovative teaching-learning concepts; didactic training is an advantage; ability to inspire students about the subject
- Several years of experience in statistical consulting for scientific research projects in the subject areas relevant to HAFL
- User knowledge in R, knowledge in data science and machine learning
- Initiative, sense of responsibility, ability to work in a team, and willingness to work interdisciplinarily; ability to work on several dossiers in parallel
- Native language German or French, with good knowledge of the other languages; very good English skills
Here are already some of our advantages
- An incredibly wide variety of topics that enrich and make everyday life exciting in this important control and support function.
- Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
- Great freedom in designing working hours – including mobile work.
- Lots of contact with people from Switzerland and around the world.
- Various opportunities for personal development.
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Danielle Bachmann
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 36 37
The School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL)
At HAFL , a department of BFH, we connect people, nature, and technology for sustainable development. As a pioneering think tank, we produce and convey knowledge for the world of today and tomorrow – solid, fresh, flexible.
