Scientific Project Associate (80%)

About the job

Scientific Project Associate (80%)

University of Teacher Education FHNW, Institute of Special Education and Psychology

Knowledge. Skills. Shaping the future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school principals

Your Tasks:

As a Scientific Associate, you support the institute management in various subprojects aimed at further developing the study programmes in speech therapy and special education. You will particularly take on the following tasks:

• Contributing your professional expertise in special education and educational sciences to curriculum development as well as to higher education didactic issues.
• Preparing research, documentation and materials on the project’s key content areas.
• Organisational support of the project work, including minutes, clarifications, invitations and surveys.
• Participation in communication related to the project.
• Depending on your profile and mutual interest, you will take on teaching duties.

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in special education, educational or educational sciences
• EDK-recognised diploma in special education is an advantage
• Confidence in academic writing and presentation
• Professional experience in the education sector, ideally qualified professional experience based on an EDK diploma, preferably in special education
• Experience in project work is an advantage
• Solution- and team-oriented working style
• Good time management
• The position offers prospects for a future career in research-based project work and product development in the field of education and diversity

Your Prospects:

The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the combination of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are paramount.

Your Benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme with lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Practised pay equality between women and men

Targeted support for doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with option for part-time and home office

Mentoring programme for career development and doctoral support

Start date: Position begins on 21 February 2027 or by arrangement, limited until 31 December 2029. Apply online Your workplace: University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz Any questions? About the position:

Prof. Dr Céline Favre, Head of the Chair for Development and Empowerment, Contact: +41 61 228 54 37

About the application process:

Cornelia Krieg, HR Manager, Contact: +41 56 202 78 21

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 6 November 2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/ph