Social Worker as Scientific Associate at the Institute of Aging (60 - 80%)
Berner Fachhochschule
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:21 October 2025
- Workload:60 – 80%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join a dynamic team at the Department of Social Work, focusing on innovative research in aging. Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Work on research projects related to aging work in the community.
- Contribute to scientific publications and engage in teaching.
- Participate in conferences and take on organizational tasks at the institute.
Skills
- Master's degree in social work or nearing completion required.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods is essential.
- Strong German and English skills, French is a plus.
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What you will do here
- Collaborate in research projects in the field of aging work in the municipal social space as well as plan, acquire, conduct, lead, and evaluate initial research and development projects
- Write initial scientific and professional publications
- Participate in teaching in the bachelor's degree program (conduct courses as well as supervise student papers, internships, and bachelor theses)
- Participate with own contributions at conferences, congresses, and events
- Take on further content-related and organizational tasks at the Institute of Aging
What you ideally bring with you
- Master's degree in Social Work (obtained or imminent)
- Experience in the application of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
- Experience in project work
- Initial experience in university teaching or willingness to acquire it, including appropriate further training in university didactics
- Willingness to develop a profile in university teaching and research and actively shape your own development; interest in a doctorate is desired
- Very good German and English skills, French skills are an advantage
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 casual, relaxed, and respectful atmosphere with plenty of helpfulness.
- Various opportunities for further development.
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 at the Department of Social Work is the analysis and scientific processing of social problems. We see ourselves as drivers of social innovation – for the society of tomorrow.
