Social Worker as Scientific Staff Member at the Institut Alter

Some of our plus points in advance ###

• An almost incredibly large variety of topics and a brilliant mix of research and teaching.
• Curiosity is required, and in abundance. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
• Great freedom in designing working hours - mobile working included.
• Workplace in a top location with very good accessibility.
• A pleasant tone of communication and a lot of collegiality.

Even more strong reasons for the BFH

What you will do here ###

• Collaborate in research projects in the area of Care in fragile old age on topics including: promoting and maintaining the quality of life of fragile elderly people in different settings, communication and interaction with people with dementia, integrated care and care networks
• Plan, acquire, carry out, lead and evaluate initial research and development projects
• Participate in teaching in the Bachelor's degree program (e.g., conducting courses as well as supervising students' studies and internships)
• Conceive, plan, carry out and evaluate modules in continuing education
• Write initial scientific and professional publications
• Participate in conferences, congresses and events with your own contributions
• Perform other substantive and organizational tasks in the Institut Alter

What you ideally bring with you ###

• Master's degree in Social Work (obtained or imminent)
• Several years of practical experience in social work (ideally experience in practical work with people of a fragile age)
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Experience in project work
• Initial experience in higher education teaching or willingness to acquire it, including corresponding further training in higher education didactics
• Willingness to develop a profile in higher education teaching and research and to actively shape your own development; interest in a doctorate is desirable
• Very good German and English skills, French skills are an advantage

The Departement Soziale Arbeit ###

Our passion in the Departement Soziale Arbeit is dedicated to the analysis and scientific processing of social problems. We see ourselves as impulse providers for social innovation - for the society of tomorrow.

Doing something meaningful, a captivating environment and a plan for the future. A commitment at the Berner Fachhochschule makes sense.