Berner Fachhochschule
Burgdorf
Lecturer in Transport Engineering and Road Construction (40 - 60 %)
- 11 August 2026
- 40 – 60%
- Burgdorf
Job summary
Join the dynamic team at the Department of Architecture, Wood, and Construction. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend research and teaching in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Conduct and develop courses in traffic engineering and road construction.
- Acquire, plan, and lead application-oriented research projects.
- Support students and research groups in their academic journey.
Skills
- Degree in civil engineering or related field, ideally with a PhD.
- Several years of practical experience in traffic engineering or road construction.
- Excellent German skills; good French or English proficiency.
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About the job
What you will do here
- Conduct and further develop courses and continuing education offerings in the field of transport engineering and road construction
- Acquire, plan and lead application-oriented research projects
- Provide professional support to students and research groups
- Promote knowledge transfer between the university, industry and public institutions
- Build and maintain a network in the Swiss road and transport sector
What you ideally bring with you
- University degree in civil engineering or a related field, ideally with a PhD and research experience
- Several years of practical experience in transport engineering or road construction
- Experience in acquiring and managing research projects
- Enjoyment of teaching as well as collaboration with students and practical partners
- Very good German skills as well as good French or English skills
Some of our advantages in advance
- An almost unbelievably wide variety of topics and a brilliant mix of research and teaching.
- Great freedom in shaping your work and plenty of scope for your ideas, creativity and decision-making enthusiasm.
- Great freedom in organising working hours.
- Work with bright minds from various professional fields who, like you, want to make a difference.
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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 pioneering solutions for sustainable living spaces and infrastructures and learn from nature through the material wood.
