Scientific Staff Member AI in Teaching (60 - 80 %)
Berner Fachhochschule
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:16 September 2025
- Workload:60 – 80%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join us at Bern University of Applied Sciences for innovative research. Be part of a collaborative and supportive work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Contribute to research on Intelligent Tutoring Systems for higher education.
- Advance Bayesian Knowledge Tracing and integrate Large Language Models.
- Design and conduct AI in education courses and workshops.
Skills
- PhD in a scientific field like Computer Science or Psychology required.
- Expertise in Machine Learning, Bayesian Modeling, or NLP essential.
- Proficiency in Python, R, or Julia and relevant ML frameworks needed.
Is this helpful?
What you will do here
- Research & Development: Participate in a research project to develop an Intelligent Tutoring System for the higher education context
- Methodological Innovation: Further develop Bayesian Knowledge Tracing as well as the integration of Large Language Models in adaptive learning environments
- Knowledge Transfer: Design and conduct courses and workshops on AI in teaching for instructors and staff
- Project Management: Support the coordination of subprojects and collaboration with internal and external partners
- Evaluation: Conduct empirical studies on the effectiveness of the developed learning environments
What you ideally bring with you
- Completed doctorate in a scientific field (e.g., computer science, mathematics, physics, psychology, cognitive science, machine learning)
- Proven expertise in machine learning, Bayesian modeling, or natural language processing, with experience in learning analytics or intelligent tutoring systems
- Proficiency in Python, R, or Julia and relevant ML frameworks
- Experience in higher education teaching or adult education
- Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration, interest in cognitive science educational technology, as well as an independent and structured working style
Some of our advantages upfront
- An almost unbelievably wide variety of topics and a brilliant mix of research and teaching.
- An incredibly wide variety of topics that enrich and make everyday life exciting in this important steering and support function.
- 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 instead of profit maximization.
- Great freedom in designing working hours – including mobile work.
I will guide you through the
application process
application process
Claudine Herb
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 30 76
The Vice Rectorates for Teaching and Research
Practice-oriented teaching and application-oriented research are the core areas of the Bern University of Applied Sciences. The Vice Rectorates for Teaching and Research work on cross-departmental topics, strengthen the connection between research and teaching, and are responsible for the strategic orientation of BFH's innovative strength.
