Critical Conservation | SNSF Research Project | HKB Bern University of the Arts

🎓 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):

🔹 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

🔹 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

🔹 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

🗓 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(at)hkb.bfh.ch

📍 Based at: Institute Materiality in Art and Culture, HKB Bern

About the project: https://centerforcriticalconservation.com/what-is-conservation/

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