Research Associate in Professional Development and Digitalisation (60 - 80 %)

20 May 2026
60 – 80%
Bern

Job summary

Join our dynamic team at the Department of Social Work, focusing on innovative research. Enjoy a collaborative environment with flexible working hours.

Tasks

Contribute to research projects in professional development and digitalization.
Assist in teaching and guiding students in their projects and theses.
Take on additional tasks in didactics and organizational development.

Skills

Master's degree in Social Work or Social Sciences required.
Experience in social work and research methods needed.
Excellent German skills, with French and English as a plus.

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About the job

What you will do here

Collaborate in research projects in the field of professional development and digitalisation (Virtual Reality and AI) as well as plan, acquire, conduct, lead and evaluate initial research and development projects
Participate in teaching in the Bachelor's degree programme: conduct courses and supervise student research papers, internships and Bachelor theses
Undertake further substantive and organisational tasks at the Institute of Subject Didactics, Professional Development and Digitalisation

What you ideally bring with you

Master's degree in Social Work or Social Sciences
Professional experience in the field of Social Work
Willingness to develop a research profile and actively shape your own development; interest in a doctorate is desirable
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis is desirable
Initial experience in university teaching; willingness to complete further training in higher education didactics
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form, French and English skills are an advantage

The initial interviews will take place on 17 June 2026.

Here are some of our advantages in advance

An incredibly wide variety of topics that enrich and make everyday life exciting in this important steering and support function.
Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
Great freedom in designing working hours – including mobile working.
Workplace in a prime location with very good accessibility.
A pleasant tone and lots of collegiality.

I will guide you through the
application process

Silja Genoud
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 43 39

The Department of Social Work

Our passion in the Department of Social Work is the analysis and scientific examination of social problems. We see ourselves as drivers of social innovation – for the society of tomorrow.