Professor of Building Physics (60-100%)

Biel

Key information

Publication date:09 December 2025
Workload:60 – 100%
Place of work:Biel

Job summary

Join our dynamic team at the Department of Architecture, Wood and Construction! Exciting opportunity for growth in teaching and research.

Tasks

Deliver practical, qualified teaching in Bachelor and Master programs.
Lead and conduct R&D projects in building physics and fire protection.
Represent the university and engage with the public effectively.

Skills

Several years of experience as a building physicist in planning and damage analysis.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
Fluency in German and good English skills required.

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What you will do here

Professionally qualified, practice-oriented teaching in the Bachelor and Master programs as well as in the continuing education courses of the Department of Architecture, Wood and Construction in the field of building physics
Acquiring and conducting R&D projects, research mandates and service contracts in the area of your own expertise within the scope of the specialist group Building Envelope, Building Physics and Fire Protection of the Institute for Timber Construction
Showing presence in public within the scope of the subject area and representing the university

The title of Professor can be used provided the requirements according to the BFH personnel regulations are met.

What you ideally bring with you

Several years of practical experience as a building physicist in thermal, moisture and sound insulation in specialist planning and building damage analysis
University degree, preferably in physics or engineering sciences
Experience in applied research / doctorate advantageous
Communication and teamwork skills, strong initiative
Leadership experience
Certificate in university didactics or willingness to obtain it
Very good German and good English skills, good French skills are advantageous

Some of our advantages in advance

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.
Focus on practice-oriented research and the training of committed people instead of profit maximization.
Working with smart minds from various professional fields who, like you, want to make a difference.

I will guide you through the
application process

Barbara Zwahlen
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 50 55

The Department of Architecture, Wood and Construction

In the Department of Architecture, Wood and Construction we shape the built environment for the future. With partners from business and society, we develop inspiring solutions for sustainable living spaces and infrastructures and learn from nature about the material wood.