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):


- 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

- 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

- 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

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

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.hoellinghkb.bfh.ch

For more information about the project: https://centerforcriticalconservation.com/what-is-conservation