Historical Institute, Professorship for Swiss and Modern General History
Start of employment: 1 April 2025 or by arrangement
The Chair of Swiss and Modern General History at the Historical Institute of the University of Bern is looking to fill a postdoc position. The position is initially limited to two years, with the option of extension for up to four additional years.
Information about the Chair of Berger Ziauddin
- Research on a postdoc project related to modern Swiss history (19th-21st century)
- Leading an average of one course per semester and supervising student work to a limited extent
- Support of the Ordinariate in research, teaching and administrative tasks
- Participation in the academic self-administration of the institute and faculty
- Completed and assessed as very good doctorate in history (employment up to a maximum of 3 years after doctorate)
- Proven teaching experience and/or willingness to undertake further didactic training
- Strong team and communication skills as well as the ability to organize oneself
- Interest in the research priorities of the professorship, in approaches to gender, cultural and knowledge history as well as interdisciplinary working contexts
- Regular presence at the workplace
- 50% Protected Research Time (calculated on a full-time basis) and remuneration according to university guidelines
- Individual support for scientific careers, training and further education opportunities
- An appreciative and inclusive work environment that takes individual needs and care obligations into account
- Flexible working hours
- A modern workplace at the Unitobler university location
Please upload your complete application documents
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in one PDF . The interviews are expected to take place on January 14, 2025 (by invitation).
For technical information about the position, please contact: Prof. Dr. Silvia Berger Ziauddin, silvia.berger@unibe.ch
For administrative questions, please contact: Ms. Gabriela Burkhart, gabriela.burkhart2@unibe.ch
