Research Associate in Geotechnics and Special Deep Foundations (80 - 100 %)

About the job

• 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

From the autumn semester 2028, the workplace will be in Biel

• 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

• 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 with bright minds from various professional fields who, like you, want to make a difference.
• The BFH is a good address for all who want to advance professionally and a plus on the CV.

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 inspiring solutions for sustainable living spaces and infrastructures and learn from nature through the material wood.