Assistant III approx. 50%
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:02 December 2025
- Workload:50%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Forschungsstelle Jeremias Gotthelf seeks a research assistant. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to literary editions.
Tasks
- Assist in editing the narratives of Albert Bitzius (Jeremias Gotthelf).
- Collaborate on an interdisciplinary long-term project in philology.
- Possibility to write a dissertation related to the research area.
Skills
- Master's degree in Editionsphilologie or Germanistik required.
- Experience in edition and/or archive work preferred.
- Knowledge of XML-TEI is a plus.
Is this helpful?
Jeremias Gotthelf Research Center
Start of employment: April 1, 2026
The position is limited until 12/31/2027
At the Jeremias Gotthelf Research Center, Department of Narratives, there is a position for a scientific assistant (non-PhD) to be filled. A dissertation related to the subject area of the research center can be written concurrently.
Tasks
Your main tasks include collaborating on the edition of the narratives of Albert Bitzius (Jeremias Gotthelf).
Requirements
- Master's degree in editorial philology or German studies (literary studies).
- Experience in the field of editing and/or archives, as can be acquired, for example, through an internship or assistantship
- Knowledge of XML-TEI is desirable.
- Interest in working on an interdisciplinary long-term editorial project between editorial philology, German studies, history, and theology
We offer
Application and contact
For professional inquiries, Mr. PD Dr. Christian von Zimmermann is happy to assist you by email at christian.vonzimmermann@unibe.ch.
Please send us your application with the usual documents electronically by January 15, 2026.
