Student Assistants — Universität Bern
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Part-time, Full-time
- Posted
- Today
Full description
UniBE is interconnected. With us, you're part of an international community and benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration.
Your tasks
- Teaching support, e.g. preparing course materials and organising courses
- Research support, e.g. programming online surveys
- Preparing and analysing data
- Writing short research briefs that summarise our findings for a broader audience
- Contributing to the social media team of the Institute of Sociology
- Other administrative tasks
Your profile
- You are a bachelor or master student at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences (Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät). Bachelor students are enrolled in the second or third year of their programme; master students still have at least 60 ECTS to complete before the end of their degree.
- You have skills in, or a strong interest in, data science and working with data. Experience with R, Stata or Python is an asset.
- You speak several languages. Very good English is essential, as it is the main working language of our team; further languages are a plus.
- You have a talent for organisation and can keep track of several tasks at the same time.
- You work precisely and reliably and bring a high degree of self-motivation.
Strong research infrastructure and international network Application and Contact Please submit your application (motivation letter, CV and university transcripts) electronically as a single PDF exlusively via the "apply" button by 16 November 2026. With us, you create value. For yourself and for society.
Your position
The team of Prof. Dr. Benita Combet is looking for one to two motivated student assistants to support our research and teaching, preferably 40% each, but up to disussion. The position is limited to one year, with the possibility of extension. Our research examines how professional career paths vary by gender, ethnicity, and social background. You will be part of a large, international team consisting of the professor, two postdoctoral researchers, two PhD students and other student assistants. English is the main working language of our team. Your tasks
Your profile
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Your Benefits
Collaborative environment and ambitious team Individual career support International reputation Other benefits Your Benefits
Working at the University of Bern
The University of Bern not only offers exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us. Career page Open positions
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Bern offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Bern is CHF 85'000 - 119'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Universität Bern. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Bern offer?
This listing is a part-time and full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universität Bern during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Bern can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Universität Bern?
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