Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Muttenz
Research Associate Digitalisation Teaching, Research and Administration
- 11 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Muttenz
Job summary
Join Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW as a scientific staff member. Engage in digital transformation in education, research, and administration.
Tasks
- Support educators in enhancing digital teaching and assessment formats.
- Develop and evaluate digital tools and generative AI applications.
- Contribute to digitalization projects like electronic lab journals.
Skills
- Master's degree in computer science or related field preferred.
- Solid programming skills and experience in software project management.
- Fluent in German and English, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Research Associate Digitalisation Teaching, Research and Administration
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Centre for Education
Your tasks:
We are looking for a committed research associate for the Centre for Education and Teaching. In this role, you will advise and support our lecturers in the further development of digital teaching and examination formats as well as in the didactically meaningful use of artificial intelligence. In addition, you will contribute to the university's digitalisation projects and advance data- and AI-related topics in teaching, research and administration. Your core tasks include in particular:
- Advising and supporting lecturers in expanding the digital teaching and examination offerings as well as in the didactically meaningful use of artificial intelligence
- Designing, testing and evaluating use scenarios of digital tools and generative AI in education, research and administration at the University of Applied Sciences in Life Sciences (HLS), including training, guidelines and best practices for staff
- Participating in digitalisation projects at the university, for example on electronic lab notebooks (ELN), research data management and the development of a digital Life Science platform
- Supporting data-related issues in research and teaching, taking into account FAIR principles
Your profile:
You are a motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about advancing digitalisation in the higher education context. In addition, you bring:
- A completed university degree (Master's or equivalent), preferably in computer science or a related field. An academic or professional connection to Life Sciences is an advantage
- Solid programming skills and practical experience in software project management
- Practical experience with generative AI as well as in consulting, training or coaching, ideally in a higher education environment
- Sound knowledge in the use and application of digital tools in education as well as an interest in research data management, FAIR and Open Science principles
- Ability to think interdisciplinarily, teamwork skills, service orientation and willingness to continuously familiarise yourself with new technologies
- Fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written.
The University of Applied Sciences in Life Sciences offers state-of-the-art technical, laboratory and office infrastructure. Collaboration with a large number of companies and institutions at home and abroad, a diverse programme of scientific events, as well as daily interaction with young students in research and teaching contribute to a highly motivating working environment. The FHNW is also committed to equal opportunities and the compatibility of work and family life.
Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application.
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