Lecturer for Timber Construction (40 - 60 %)

Biel

Key information

Publication date:18 June 2025
Workload:40 – 60%
Place of work:Biel

Job summary

Join the Department of Architecture, Wood and Construction in a dynamic role. Enjoy a collaborative environment with diverse opportunities.

Tasks

Teach in Bachelor's and Master's programs focused on timber construction.
Acquire and manage research projects in wood construction expertise.
Represent the university and engage with the public in your field.

Skills

Degree in civil engineering, wood engineering, or wood technology with timber specialization.
Communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
Strong initiative and willingness to learn are crucial.

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What you will do here

Professionally qualified teaching in the Bachelor and Master programs as well as in the continuing education courses of the Department of Architecture, Timber and Construction in the field of timber construction
Acquisition and implementation of R&D projects, research mandates and service contracts in the area of own expertise within the scope of the Timber Structures specialist group of the Institute for Timber Construction
Representing the university and showing presence in public within the specialist field

What you ideally bring with you

University degree in civil engineering, timber engineering or wood technology, each with a specialization in timber construction
Research experience is advantageous
Several years of professional experience outside academia in timber construction
Communication and teamwork skills, strong initiative
Certificate in university didactics or willingness to obtain one
Very good German skills and good English skills, good French skills are advantageous

Some of our advantages in advance

An almost unbelievably wide variety of topics and a great mix of research and teaching.
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.
Exciting, responsible tasks even with part-time and re-entry.
The right place for experienced professionals who want to research, teach and really give it their all in a non-sales-oriented environment.

I will guide you through the
application process

Tanja Rimann
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 33 36

The Department of Architecture, Timber and Construction

At the Department of Architecture, Timber and Construction 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.