Berner Fachhochschule
Burgdorf
Research Associate in Geotechnics and Special Deep Foundations (80 - 100 %)
- 10 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Burgdorf
Job summary
Join our team in Biel for exciting geotechnical research! Collaborate in a dynamic environment with diverse projects and growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead and manage geotechnical research and development projects.
- Plan and conduct geotechnical field tests and evaluations.
- Acquire new projects and provide expert advice to clients.
Skills
- Degree in civil engineering or geology with relevant experience.
- Strong project management and independent working skills.
- Fluent in English and German, with good French skills.
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About the job
What you will do here
- Lead and work on research and development projects in geotechnics and special deep foundations
- Plan, conduct and evaluate geotechnical field tests (in-situ tests)
- Acquire new projects and provide expert advice to clients
- Support technical staff and scientific assistants professionally
- Support teaching, further education and knowledge transfer into practice
What you ideally bring with you
- University degree as a civil engineer or geologist
- Several years of professional experience in geotechnics, preferably with geotechnical field tests
- Sound knowledge of geotechnical design according to EC7 or SIA
- Experience in project management as well as an independent and structured way of working
- Very good English and German skills as well as good French skills
Some of our advantages in advance
- An almost unbelievably wide variety of topics and a brilliant mix of research and teaching.
- Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
- Work together with bright minds from various professional fields who, like you, want to make a difference.
- The BFH is a good address for all those who want to advance professionally and a plus on the CV.
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application process
application process
Sandra König-Niederhauser
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 33 08
The Department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
At the Department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering we shape the built environment for the future. Together with partners from business and society, we develop inspiring solutions for sustainable living spaces and infrastructures and learn from nature through the material wood.
