Student Assistant Diversity & Social Space (40%)
Berner Fachhochschule
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:28 November 2025
- Workload:40%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join the Institute for Social and Cultural Diversity, a hub for innovation. Experience a collaborative work environment with flexible hours.
Tasks
- Support research projects on diversity and social space.
- Conduct literature research and qualitative data collection.
- Assist in organizing conferences and administrative tasks.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and ongoing Master's in Social Work or related fields.
- Knowledge of qualitative social research methods.
- Strong organizational skills and team spirit.
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What you will do here
- Support the Institute for Social and Cultural Diversity in projects alongside your studies (projects in research and development in the areas of Diversity & Social Space)
- Research topics and literature
- Collect qualitative data and transcribe interviews, assist in the evaluation of qualitative data
- Layout reports, create graphics
- Perform organizational and administrative tasks in the projects and in the department
- Assist in organizing conferences and meetings
- Bring your perspective into a diverse team
What you ideally bring with you
- Completed bachelor's degree and ongoing master's studies, preferably in Social Work or other social sciences
- Basic knowledge of qualitative social research
- Knowledge in the areas of diversity and social space, willingness and interest to engage with these topics in depth
- Experience in academic work (literature research, academic writing) and ideally first experience in project work
- Confident oral and written expression in German, good English skills, additional language skills are an advantage
- Well-organized and very independent working style, team spirit, good IT skills, no fear of administrative tasks
The interviews will take place on January 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2026.
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 work.
- Workplace in a top location with very good accessibility.
- A pleasant tone and a lot of collegiality.
I will guide you through the
application process
application process
Silja Genoud
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 43 39
The Department of Social Work
Our passion in the Department of Social Work is the analysis and scientific handling of social problems. We see ourselves as drivers of social innovation – for the society of tomorrow.
