Research Associate Staff School Development 80 - 100%

Start date: 1. November 2026 or by arrangement Work location: Bern Are you interested in educational policy issues and would you like to actively help shape school development in the Canton of Bern? Then the advertised position in the Amt für Kindergarten, Volksschule und Beratung of the Bildungs- und Kulturdirektion could be just right for you. Become part of our team and make an important contribution to the further development of the Volksschule in the Canton of Bern with your specialist knowledge and expertise. The position is limited until 30.09.2031. Your tasks In this function, you will actively help shape school development and independently process demanding and future-oriented issues. You will support the Leiterin Stab Schulentwicklung with supra-departmental, intercantonal, and internal departmental topics. You will particularly take on the following tasks: • Independent analysis, conception, and management of topics and projects, especially in the areas of digital transformation, bilingualism, and innovative school development. • Networking and cooperation with universities, other departments, cantonal and intercantonal specialist offices, and institutions. • Construction and maintenance of knowledge bases as well as independent creation and further development of guidelines, fact sheets, information leaflets, forms, and web content. • Independent preparation, coordination, and follow-up processing of political business, reports, statements, and decision-making bases for the Leiterin Stab Schulentwicklung • Processing of business in the area of simple special education measures as well as support for the responsible management in the analysis, conception, and management of projects <br /> Your profile You combine scientific and analytical thinking with a strong understanding of practice and the requirements of public administration. You bring with you: • Higher degree (FH/Uni) in educational sciences, social sciences, political sciences, or a comparable field of study. • Experience in project management and in public administration as well as good knowledge of the education system of the Canton of Bern. • Ability to analyze complex issues independently, in a structured and solution-oriented manner and to derive well-founded decision-making bases from them. • Very good written and oral expression, high cooperation and communication competence as well as enjoyment of networking with different specialist offices and partner organizations. • French language skills at least at level B2; knowledge or special interest in digital transformation in the education system is an advantage. <br /> We offer you A varied and meaningful activity with personal responsibility and independence. The opportunity to contribute and further develop your specialist knowledge and experience. In addition, interdisciplinary work in a motivated and appreciative team awaits you. Contact You can submit your application until 2. September 2026 via the button <<Apply Now>>. Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We look forward to your application. The Amt für Kindergarten, Volksschule und Beratung of the Bildungs- und Kulturdirektion manages the areas of Kindergarten and Volksschule, the cantonal educational counseling as well as the recognized music schools and the school supervision of the German- and French-speaking parts of the canton. https://www.bkd.be.ch/de/start/ueber-uns/die-organisation/amt-fuer-kindergarten-volksschule-und-beratung.html