Research Associate Vocational Practical Training 50 %

Start of position:

1. March 2027 or by arrangement, the position is initially limited to one year with an option for extension

Work location:

Bern

The PHBern awards around 800 teaching diplomas per year and is thus one of the large Pedagogical Universities of Switzerland. Equally significant is its commitment to continuing education and services for teachers and school leaders, as well as its profession-related research, development, and evaluation.

The Institut Sekundarstufe I trains teachers for grades 7--9 or for the 3rd cycle according to Lehrplan 21. Teachers at the Sekundarstufe I level support adolescents in their development during a decisive phase of life and accompany them until they enter an apprenticeship or a further school.

The Bereich Berufspraktische Ausbildung organizes and is responsible for the vocational practical training of prospective teachers in cooperation with the partner schools of the institute.

Your tasks

• Scientific leadership support for the Bereichsleiterin Berufspraktische Ausbildung
• Support and coaching of students in the various internships
• Concept and development work
• Scientific / professional research and clarifications
• Minutes taking and documentation work
• Support in teaching / at information events
• Taking over tasks in the area of the entire institute (e.g., information events, open days)

Your profile

• Teaching qualification for Sekundarstufe I
• Professional practice as a teacher at Sekundarstufe I
• Additional university degree at Master's level, preferably in subject didactics, educational or social sciences, or in a related school-relevant field (also possible during training)
• Very good written and oral communication skills
• Conceptual and analytical thinking as well as quick comprehension and agility in thinking
• Proficient in handling ICT
• Enjoyment of working with different stakeholder groups (e.g., lecturers, students, practice teachers)
• Teamwork skills and resilience

We offer you

• Versatile activity in a lively university environment
• Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
• Flexible working hours (annual working time)

Contact

Further information provided by:
Christiane Ammann, Bereichsleiterin Berufspraktische Ausbildung
(+41 31 309 24 20 or christiane.ammann@phbern.ch)

We would be pleased to receive your application in a single PDF file by 18. November 2026.

We do not consider application documents from recruitment agencies.