FernUni Schweiz
Brig
11 hours ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Modern and Contemporary History (90%)
- 14 March 2026
- 90%
- Permanent position
- Brig
Job summary
FernUni Schweiz is a modern university in Brig, accredited for over 30 years. It offers flexible bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.
Tasks
- Support teaching in the Bachelor of Arts in Historical Sciences.
- Enhance research in Modern and Contemporary History.
- Engage with a diverse community of over 2,600 students.
Skills
- PhD in Modern or Contemporary History required; teaching experience preferred.
- Strong research skills in history and related fields.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
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About the job
The FernUni Switzerland, located on a modern university campus in Brig, is a university institute accredited under the Higher Education Promotion and Coordination Act (HFKG). For over 30 years, it has offered bachelor's, master's, and continuing education programs as well as doctorates in the fields of law, psychology, mathematics and computer science, economics, and history. The programs are designed to be completed alongside family, professional, or sporting commitments thanks to a flexible distance learning model.
With more than 2,600 students, FernUni Switzerland is the leading university institution in the field of distance learning. The university institute employs 550 staff from Switzerland and abroad, around 500 of whom are active in teaching and research and are recognized experts in their respective disciplines.
To support teaching in the Bachelor of Arts in Historical Sciences (BA in History) and to strengthen research, the Faculty of History is looking for a committed individual as
Postdoctoral Researcher in Modern and Contemporary History (90%)
Workplace: Brig (partial home office possible)
Start date: 01.08.2026
Contract duration: 5 years, with the possibility of a one-year extension
