Research Associate in the Project «SpielPolitik!» (20-40%)

11 March 2026
20 – 40%
Permanent position
Aarau

Job summary

Join the FHNW team as a scientific staff member in a dynamic project! Engage in political education with schools across Switzerland.

Tasks

Plan and organize the SpielPolitik! sessions for classes.
Guide teachers in preparing and executing the educational games.
Lead multilingual game sessions in Bern and the Bundeshaus.

Skills

Degree in social sciences or education; teaching diploma preferred.
Strong communication skills in at least two national languages.
Experience in project planning and educational settings.

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About the job

Knowledge. Skills. Shaping the Future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school principals

Research Associate in the Project «SpielPolitik!» (20-40%)

University of Teacher Education FHNW, Institute for Research and Development

Your tasks:

SpielPolitik! is a popular political education offer for school classes at the Federal Palace in Bern and in classrooms throughout Switzerland ( https://www.schulen-nach-bern.ch/de /). We are looking to strengthen our team for the preparation and follow-up as well as the management of the multilingual game sessions (DE/IT and DE/F) with school classes and their teachers on site in Bern.

You plan, promote, and organize the game sessions of SpielPolitik!
You introduce teachers from the German-, Italian-, and French-speaking parts of Switzerland to the game process and support them in the preparation and follow-up of the simulation game with their classes
You lead the game sessions on site in Bern and at the Federal Palace (5 x 2 days spread over a calendar year) in cooperation and division of labor with the current project manager. You speak at least two national languages fluently (D/I and D/F)
You maintain cooperation with the game sponsor, the association Schulen nach Bern. You provide information about the game sessions and maintain contacts with supporters and sponsors
You maintain contacts with parliamentarians who take on the role of the Federal Council and collaborate on organizational matters with the parliamentary services
You engage in public communication and manage the homepage as well as social media in consultation and cooperation with the project manager

Your profile:

University degree in social andsocial sciences (preferably inpolitical science or educational science) and/or a teaching diploma for primary school, preferably lower secondary level
Educational experience working with young people, e.g., in school or extracurricular political education or youth work
Presentation skills and ability to work independently
Interest in political didactics as well as in questions of professionalization of teachers
Project organization and planning experience using digital tools
Very good knowledge of at least one second official language (preferably Italian or French)
Teamwork skills and communication with various stakeholders, such as teachers, students, project partners

The position is initially offered at 20% and from 01.09.2026 at 40% and is limited until 30.09.2028.

The activity at FHNW is the interface between education, professional activity, and continuing professional development – challenging and at the same time meaningful. It enables employees to impart knowledge in a practical way and to directly implement research results. At the same time, the exchange with students in initial and continuing education broadens and inspires the view of one’s own field.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 15.03.2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/die-fhnw/hochschulen/ph