Head and Lecturer of the Construction and Structural Engineering Group (50 - 60 %)

About the job

• Lead the Construction and Structural Engineering Group both professionally and personally, and strategically further develop it
• Strengthen the profile and positioning of the group in teaching and research
• Contribute as a member of the institute management to the further development of the Institute of Settlement, Architecture and Construction and the Department
• Design project-based teaching in design and construction and impart knowledge in the Bachelor and Master architecture programmes
• Promote interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration in teaching and research

Increase in workload possible with additional research activities

• University degree in architecture or a related discipline
• Leadership and teaching experience; research experience is a plus
• Several years of practical experience in architecture and construction with a high-quality portfolio
• Competencies in constructive design, regenerative materials and circular economy with an affinity for building and further building in wood
• German or French with knowledge of the other language as well as good English skills

The workplace is expected to be in Biel from the autumn semester 2028

• Many contacts with young, eager people from all over the world who want to achieve something.
• Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
• Responsibility in exciting future projects that attract attention beyond the boundaries of the professional world.
• Uncomplicated exchange even beyond departmental boundaries.

Sandra König-Niederhauser
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 33 08

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.