Research Associate for the SNSF project Critical Conservation

To start with, here are some of our strong points

• Practised and accessible transdisciplinarity paired with a unique blend of research and teaching.
• International teaching staff that combines tradition with innovation and excellence with experiment and thus gives students individual guidance towards their own careers.
• Focus on research that is geared towards practical orientation and the education of committed people rather than mere profit maximisation.
• An operating culture that fosters diversity, artistic openness and the transitions between disciplines, attitudes and traditions.

What you'll be doing here

• You will facilitate the completion of the Critical Conservation research project and collaborate effectively with team members to ensure the successful delivery of all its components.
• Conduct field research on one of the project's sub-themes, evaluate the results, and translate them into research outputs.
• Research, write, and publish academic articles in peer-reviewed formats, maintain the website, and deliver other agreed-upon outputs.
• Contribute to the organization and facilitation of internal and public meetings, as well as other forms of project communication and dissemination targeting academic and professional audiences.
• Interviews will take place in person on September 23 and 29 in Bern. A detailed description of the role is accessible here

What you'll bring with you

• MA or equivalent in heritage studies, heritage conservation, or a related field, along with a keen interest in the project's research questions.
• Excel in communication, possess creative thinking skills, and engage confidently with practitioners and academic researchers.
• Experience in inter- and transdisciplinary project work, coupled with a high degree of independence.
• Active engagement in current debates, critical reflection on existing sources, and strong skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork.
• Relevant publication record and a strong work ethic; excellent command of academic and spoken English, and proficiency in one of the Swiss national languages, preferably German.