4 Research Positions in a Swiss National Science Foundation project, HKB Bern

We’re Hiring! Join the Critical Conservation Research Team at HKB.

Are you passionate about conservation, heritage, and critical research? The Bern University of Applied Sciences – Academy of the Arts (HKB) is recruiting for four roles in the SNSF-funded project Critical Conservation—a bold, interdisciplinary initiative rethinking conservation as a pluricultural, political, and epistemic practice.

Open Positions (Starting February 1, 2026):

– Project Assistant, 15%– Diploma/BA, motivated supporter with an eye for detail and communication: https://jobs.bfh.ch/offene-stellen/project-assistant-for-the-snsf-project-critical-conservation/0ce33b89-1cfe-4cf8-8644-37b811da9cac

– Research Associate, 40–50% – MA or equivalent, early-career researcher, experience in the practice of conservation and great collaboration skills:
https://jobs.bfh.ch/offene-stellen/research-associate-for-the-snsf-project-critical-conservation/bc2a41f4-2976-4796-bffa-8fada12a0273

– Senior Research Associate, 50–60% – Experienced researcher (PhD preferred), strong academic record, leadership potential
: https://jobs.bfh.ch/offene-stellen/senior-research-associate-for-the-snsf-project-critical-conservation/c7c5567f-14fe-4e1c-a998-a461ea61d7b9

– Postdoctoral Fellow, 60–70% – Recent PhD, strong publications, interdisciplinary interest
: https://jobs.bfh.ch/offene-stellen/postdoctoral-fellow-for-the-snsf-project-critical-conservation/d2d655df-61bc-4ecc-b59b-3cd7c848d15f

Based at: Institute Materiality in Art and Culture, HKB, Bern
Interviews: September 23 & 29, 2025 (in person, Bern)
Apply by: August 31, 2025 via HKB Jobs
Languages: Excellent English; German is a plus
Contact: Prof. Dr. Hanna Hölling – hanna.hoelling@hkb.bfh.ch

For more information about the project: https://centerforcriticalconservation.com/what-is-conservation