Research Associate for SNSF project Archaeobark (40 %)
Date de publication :
22 novembre 2024Taux d'activité :
40%- Lieu de travail :Bern
What you'll be doing here
- Carrying out experimental archaeological research as part of the Archaeobark project and collaborate with the archaelogists and conservators working in the project
- Reconstruct the processes involved in the production of prehistoric linden bark containers
- Conduct experiments to evaluate and document the use of various bark types and tools
- Organize workshops for team members to practice and apply the tested techniques
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations for academic conference
What you'll bring with you
- Successful completion of a Master's degree in Conservation and Restoration, Experimental Archaeology, or a related field
- At least 2 years of professional experience in reconstructing archaeological objects, with prior expertise in working with plant materials
- Strong interpersonal skills, combined with flexibility, the ability to work independently, interdisciplinary and a structured approach to tasks
- Very good knowledge of German and English
To start with, here are some of our strong points
- Responsibility in hugely exciting projects for the future attracting attention beyond the professional world.
- Focus on research that is geared towards practical orientation and the education of committed people rather than mere profit maximisation.
- Great freedom in the organisation of work times – including mobile working.
- An operating culture that fosters diversity, artistic openness and the transitions between disciplines, attitudes and traditions.
- National and international networks and contacts with business, economy, society and the political world.
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application procedure
application procedure
Stephanie Binggeli
HR Consultant
P +41 31 848 43 49
Bern Academy of the Arts (HKB)
HKB, a department of BFH, is home to the whole gamut of disciplines in art and design. We are a truly innovative university of the arts with an inspiring atmosphere all of its own and are very keen on cross-disciplinary teaching and research in music, design and art, conservation and restauration, theatre, literature and in our transdisciplinary Y Institute.
