Research Associate Practical Vocational Training 50%

About the job

Start date:

1 March 2027 or by arrangement, the position is initially limited to one year with the option of extension

Workplace:

Bern

PHBern awards around 800 teaching diplomas per year and is thus one of the major teacher training colleges in Switzerland. Equally significant is its commitment to continuing education and services for teachers and school leaders, as well as its practice-related research, development, and evaluation.

The Secondary Level I Institute trains teachers for grades 7 to 9, i.e. for the 3rd cycle according to Curriculum 21. Teachers at the Secondary Level I support young people in their development during a crucial phase of life and accompany them until they enter vocational training or further education.

The Practical Vocational Training department organises and is responsible for the practical vocational training of prospective teachers in cooperation with the institute's partner schools.

Your tasks

• Scientific leadership support for the head of the Practical Vocational Training department
• Supervision and coaching of students during various internships
• Conceptual and development work
• Scientific / professional research and investigations
• Minute-taking and documentation work
• Support in teaching / at information events
• Taking on tasks within the entire institute (e.g. information events, open days)

Your profile

• Teaching qualification for Secondary Level I
• Professional experience as a teacher at Secondary Level I
• Additional university degree at master’s level, preferably in subject didactics, educational or social sciences, or a related school-relevant field (also possible during training)
• Very good written and oral communication skills
• Conceptual and analytical thinking as well as quick comprehension and mental agility
• Proficient in the use of ICT
• Enjoy working with different stakeholders (e.g. lecturers, students, practice teachers)
• Teamwork skills and resilience

We offer you

• Varied activities in a lively university environment
• Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
• Flexible working hours (annual working time)

Contact

Further information is provided by:
Christiane Ammann, Head of Practical Vocational Training
(+41 31 309 24 20 or christiane.ammann@phbern.ch)

We kindly accept your application in a single PDF file by 18 November 2026.

We do not consider application documents from recruitment agencies.