Early Postdoc 80 %
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:09 August 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Historisches Institut at the University of Bern offers a unique role. This position promotes a collaborative work environment with valuable benefits.
Tasks
- Prepare a research proposal for the Swiss National Fund.
- Conduct a course for Bachelor students in 2026.
- Engage actively in the life of the institute in Bern.
Skills
- PhD in History completed within the last three years required.
- Independent and organized work approach needed.
- Initiative in both research and teaching is essential.
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Historical Institute
Start of employment: 01.01.2026 or by agreement
The employment is limited to 12 months.
At the Historical Institute of the University of Bern, we research and teach history in its full thematic breadth and methodological diversity. The research deals with the history of Europe from antiquity to the present as well as with the historical past of non-European regions.
Tasks
- Preparation of a research proposal to the Swiss National Science Foundation or another research institution
- Conducting a course for bachelor students in the spring or autumn semester of 2026
Requirements
- Completed doctorate in history, which should not be more than three years old at the time of employment
- Independent and structured working style
- Initiative in research and teaching
- Regular presence in Bern and participation in the institute's life
We offer
- Responsible and varied activities
- Workplace in the Bern Länggasse district
- Flexible working hours
- Attractive employment conditions
- Experienced supervisors
Application and Contact
For professional inquiries regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Silvia Berger Ziauddin, silvia.berger@unibe.ch
Your application with the documents must be submitted electronically via the job portal of the University of Bern by 30.9.2025
- Cover letter
- Resume (if applicable, with publication list)
- Outline of the research project (4-5 pages)
- Copy of the doctoral certificate
- Writing sample in essay length (approx. 20–25 pages)
