Berner Fachhochschule
Bern
Social Worker as Research Assistant in the Field of Child and Youth Welfare (60 - 80 %)
- 06 October 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Bern
Job summary
Join our team at the Department of Social Work, dedicated to tackling social issues. Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Tasks
- Assist in acquiring and conducting research projects in child and youth welfare.
- Contribute to teaching in the Bachelor's program, guiding students' work.
- Collaborate on academic publications and conference contributions.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree completed, currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work.
- Practical experience in social work, especially youth welfare.
- Experience in scientific research, particularly qualitative methods.
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About the job
What you will do here
- Participate in the acquisition and implementation of research and development projects in the field of child and youth welfare
- Contribute to teaching in the Bachelor's degree programme (conduct courses as well as supervise student papers and internships)
- Collaborate on scientific and professional publications and conference contributions
- Undertake further substantive and organisational tasks at the Institute for Childhood, Youth, Family
What you ideally bring with you
- Completed Bachelor's degree and ongoing Master's degree in Social Work
- Several years of practical experience in social work (ideally in child and youth welfare)
- Experience in scientific, empirical work (especially qualitative social research)
- Experience in project work
- Initial experience in university teaching or willingness to acquire it, including appropriate further training in higher education didactics
- Willingness to develop a profile in university teaching and research and to actively shape your own development
- Very good German and English skills, French skills are an advantage
Initial interviews will take place on 27 October.
Here are some of our advantages in advance
- Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
- Great freedom in designing working hours – including mobile working.
- Workplace in a prime location with very good accessibility.
- A pleasant tone and a lot of collegiality.
- Diverse opportunities for further development.
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application process
application process
Silja Genoud
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 43 39
The Department of Social Work
Our passion at the Department of Social Work is the analysis and scientific treatment of social problems. We see ourselves as drivers of social innovation – for the society of tomorrow.
