Research Associate at the Rhaetian Museum
- 23 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
Job summary
Join the Rätisches Museum in Graubünden, Switzerland's unique trilingual canton. Experience a diverse work environment in a culturally rich region.
Tasks
- Lead or assist in planning special exhibitions and research.
- Organize programs including tours and events for visitors.
- Respond to inquiries about museum objects and local history.
Skills
- Degree in history or related humanities field required.
- Experience in museums and communicating historical content.
- Strong organizational skills and fluency in German.
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About the job
Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts and countless days of sunshine per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts and countless days of sunshine per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.
Research Associate at the Rhaetian Museum
Office for Culture | Rhaetian Museum | 60% | Chur
We are looking for a research associate for the Rhaetian Museum in the Office for Culture from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement for our Exhibitions and Mediation team.
Your area of responsibility
- Project management or collaboration in planning and implementing special exhibitions, including content development, object research and writing exhibition texts
- Organisation and implementation of accompanying programmes with guided tours and events
- Responding to enquiries about objects from the collection as well as other topics related to the history of Graubünden
- Supporting the team in expanding and inventorying the collection
- Various research and writing tasks
What we expect from you
- Completed studies in history or a related humanities field
- Museum experience and experience in communicating historical content
- Project management experience
- Independent, structured working style and organisational skills
- Communication and presentation skills
- Flexible, cooperative and team-oriented personality
- Confident command of German
- Knowledge of the canton and at least one other cantonal language
We look forward to receiving your online application and to meeting you.
If you have any questions, Guadench Dazzi is happy to assist you at Tel. 081 257 48 21 or by email guadench.dazzi@rm.gr.ch .
Application deadline: 26 August 2026
