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Luzern
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Scientific Staff Member 70%
- 01 April 2026
- 70%
- Luzern
About the job
Scientific Staff Member 70%
Workplace Lucerne - Central Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionOccupation rate70%
Published31 March 2026Closing Date8 April 2026As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is at the forefront with its offerings. Visionary and innovative, nationally and internationally, we impart knowledge. Join us and become part of our shared, sustainable future.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - Social Work thinks ahead. Its study concepts are forward-looking and enjoy an excellent reputation. Through teaching, research & development as well as services, it provides important impulses to the professional field. In doing so, it contributes to a social and healthcare system that advances society.
For the ongoing qualitative-ethnographic research project "Urban Development: Participation 'from below' and 'from above'" funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), we are looking at the Institute for Sociocultural Development from 15 August 2026 or by arrangement for you as
Scientific Staff Member 70%
with a qualitative research profile
Description
The basic research project aims to explore practices and perspectives of participants in the context of urban development from a daily life and actor-centered perspective. The overarching project goals are (a) to analyze the empirical range of practices and perspectives of participating persons, (b) to be able to make differentiated statements about the relationships between different forms of participation, and thereby (c) to work out specific participation patterns in urban development. We pursue these goals using a qualitative-ethnographic research design in the style of Grounded Theory.
- Planning and organization at all stages of the research project
- Independent literature research, data collection, evaluation, and publication up to the dissemination of results
- Responsibility and collaboration in the preparation and implementation of the international final conference.
- Responsibility and collaboration in the preparation and implementation of the dissemination workshop with actors from practice
- Giving presentations and participating in conferences and workshops, also internationally
Requirements
- Master’s degree in educational science, social work, other social sciences, urban planning, or a comparable field
- Familiarity with the Swiss context of planning and urban development
- Very good knowledge and experience in qualitative social research; experience with ethnographic approaches and Grounded Theory is an advantage
- Research project experience in the subject area (during doctoral studies or as a scientific staff member) is a great advantage
- Publication and presentation experience desired
- Dialect knowledge as well as good English skills in spoken and written form are advantageous
- Resilient, thematically interested, open, and communicative personality
- Interest and ability in dealing with different groups of people
- Teamwork skills, flexibility, and independence
We offer
- A fixed-term contract of 2 years and 1.5 months
- An exciting and versatile activity in an active and interdisciplinary team
- Contemporary employment and working conditions
- An attractive workplace in close proximity to Lucerne train station
- The workplace is Lucerne (flexible working hours, possibility of home office)
Contact and Address
The application deadline is 8 April 2026.
Please indicate your earliest possible starting date in your application.
Professional information
Dr. Miriam Meuth
Lecturer and Project Manager ISE
T 0041 (0)41 367 48 80
miriam.meuth@hslu.ch
Please indicate your earliest possible starting date in your application.
Professional information
Dr. Miriam Meuth
Lecturer and Project Manager ISE
T 0041 (0)41 367 48 80
miriam.meuth@hslu.ch
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