Senior Researcher & Senior Lecturer 90%

Who are we?

Die Eidgenössische Hochschule für Berufsbildung EHB is the Swiss expertise organization for vocational education and training. We train and further educate those responsible for vocational education, research vocational education, further develop professions, and support international vocational education cooperation. Our locations are in Zollikofen near Bern (headquarters), Lausanne and Lugano, with external locations in Olten and Zürich.

For the Teaching division for the Bachelor of Science in Vocational Education degree program and for the Research and Development division for the research field Recognition of Experience and Lifelong Learning in Zollikofen, we are looking for, as of 1 February 2027, fixed-term until 31 January 2029 with the possibility of permanent employment, a

Senior Researcher & Senior Lecturer 90%

(Mixed profile of teaching and research)

Your area of responsibility

• Teaching:
• Conception and implementation of courses primarily in the following subject areas: Quantitative methods of educational research, digitalization and artificial intelligence in (vocational) education, Critical Data Literacy
• Supporting students in the blended learning format and in self-study, as well as in the creation of scientific papers and practice-oriented transfer work (observations, internships, projects)
• Participation in the further development of the degree program
• The courses take place during the semester periods on Fridays and occasionally on Saturdays
• Research and Development:
• Conception, acquisition of third-party funds, and implementation of research projects in the subject areas of adult education, learning at the workplace, digitalization and artificial intelligence in close cooperation with the team
• Writing scientific publications and presenting research results at scientific congresses in German and English
• Knowledge transfer, in particular through presentations for professionals from (vocational) education, practice-oriented publications, and media contributions
• Professional support of junior researchers in the research field

Your profile

• Experience in educational research with references to digitalization and digital teaching and learning
• Preferably a doctorate in educational science, psychology, or a related discipline
• Knowledge within the areas of vocational and adult education as well as lifelong learning
• Good higher education didactic competencies and teaching experience at the university level
• Research experience as well as good methodological knowledge of empirical social research
• Good English and French skills
• Enjoyment of working in multidisciplinary teams

We offer

We offer the opportunity to conduct research in two motivated teams and to further develop a still young degree program for the training of future specialists in vocational education. In doing so, you can realize new educational offerings and thus help shape the vocational education of the future. The EHB offers good infrastructure for research-oriented teaching, opportunities for cooperation with research and continuing education, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to further develop your own skills through cooperation in a multidisciplinary team.

As an educational institution, we are in a particular way committed to diversity and equality, participation, and sustainability. The working conditions and social benefits at EHB are correspondingly progressive.

For information, the degree program director Dr. Thomas Ruoss (and the head of the research field Prof. Dr. Patrizia Salzmann) are at your disposal.

We look forward to receiving your application via our recruiting tool by 31 October 2026.

Please feel free to submit your two most important publications.

The first interviews will take place on 9 November 2026.
The second interviews will take place on 25 November 2026.

Eidgenössische Hochschule
für Berufsbildung EHB
Kirchlindachstrasse 79
CH-3052 Zollikofen

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