Post-Doc / Senior Researcher 80 %

Who are we? The Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training EHB is the Swiss centre of expertise for vocational education and training. We train and further educate those responsible for vocational education, research vocational education, develop professions further, and support international vocational education cooperation. Our locations are in Zollikofen near Bern (headquarters), Lausanne and Lugano, with external sites in Olten and Zurich. For our research field "Professions in Transition" we are looking for a Post-Doc / Senior Researcher 80 % Your area of responsibility • Independent and cooperative research activities in the research field "Professions in Transition" • Design, acquisition of third-party funding and implementation of research projects in the thematic areas of change in professions, labour market transformation and governance of vocational education • Writing scientific publications and presenting research results at national and international scientific congresses • Transfer of scientific findings into vocational education practice through practice-oriented events, publications and media contributions • Professional support of junior researchers according to your own scientific experience Your profile • Doctorate in Sociology or Educational Sciences • Scientific interest and research experience in at least one of the thematic areas of professional change, labour market or governance of vocational education • Sound knowledge of qualitative methods of empirical social research, additional experience with quantitative methods is an advantage • Experience in acquiring third-party funding is an advantage • Ideally knowledge of the Swiss vocational education system • Independent and proactive working style as well as enjoyment of teamwork • Very good knowledge of German and English, good knowledge of French We offer In the research field "Professions in Transition" we examine how professions change in the context of technological, ecological and societal developments, how actors shape this change and what consequences this has for the labour market and social participation. We offer you a permanent scientific position with the opportunity to develop your own research ideas, initiate research projects and engage in national and international research networks. You will work on socially relevant issues of great importance for vocational education. The position is aimed at researchers in an early postdoc phase as well as experienced scientists. The design of tasks and responsibilities is based on your previous scientific experience and offers room for the further development of your research profile. We offer a collegial working environment, diverse cooperation opportunities and flexible working conditions. Home office is possible within the framework of EHB guidelines. As an institutionally accredited university, EHB is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, participation and sustainability. For enquiries, please contact the head of the research field, Prof. Dr Carmen Baumeler (carmen.baumeler@ehb.swiss). We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, copies of certificates, two publications) by 29 November 2026 via our recruitment tool. Interviews will take place in December 2026. Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training EHB Kirchlindachstrasse 79 CH-3052 Zollikofen www.ehb.swiss