Research Associate Provenance Research

Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80% This is your contribution <br /> • Further develop technical and methodological standards for provenance research in the museums and collections of the Federal Office of Culture and further anchor institutional implementation • Professionally accompany and validate the research results of the museums and collections • Coordinate cooperation with museums, specialist offices, as well as external experts • Participate in the allocation of subsidies (standards, tendering and controlling) • Prepare decision-making bases and technical reports in the area of responsibility for the section management and directorate <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • University degree in art history, history, ethnology, museology or a related discipline • Several years of experience in provenance research, particularly in the field of Nazi-looted art • Profound knowledge of the international principles and technical standards of provenance research • Experience in the development and application of technical standards and quality assurance processes • Strong analytical and conceptual skills in dealing with complex and sensitive issues • Active knowledge of two official languages and passive knowledge of the third official language <br /> In a nutshell You will actively help shape the provenance research of the Confederation and contribute to the further development of common standards and a coherent practice in the museums and collections of the Confederation. You will work at the interface of research, cultural policy and administration and make an important contribution to the responsible handling of historically burdened cultural heritage. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the welfare of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> Live culture! The Federal Office of Culture (BAK) is the specialist authority for fundamental cultural policy issues, for cultural promotion and for the preservation and dissemination of cultural values. The Directorate for Cultural Heritage and Built Environment is responsible for museums and collections as well as built environment. The Section Museums and Collections in the Federal Office of Culture (BAK) is responsible for the strategic management and technical support of the federal museums and collections. It develops fundamentals and standards for their operation, documentation and dissemination and contributes to preserving and making the cultural heritage of the Confederation accessible according to technical and ethical standards. A special focus is on provenance research and the systematic processing of the origin of cultural goods in the collections of the Confederation. The offices of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (EDI) are systematically committed to good working conditions and the health of their employees and are awarded the Friendly Work Space label. Additional information Questions about the position Benno Widmer Head of Section Museums and Collections +41 58 46 57021 Questions about the application HR BAK_NB