Postdoctoral researcher Bit Philology project

Postdoctoral researcher in the Bit Philology project 80%, fixed-term, Bern

Location:

University of Bern – Digital Humanities unit

Start date:

01.03.2027 or by arrangement. Interview dates: between 7 and 12 January 2027. Final date to receive applications: 30 November 2026.

With us, you deliver top performance and test your skills against the best.

• working in archives;
• clarifying rights and potential ethical issues;
• communicating with archivists and authors/rights holders;
• working with legacy hardware and software, using digital forensics methods;
• studying the writing process of authors across different media;
• studying archival materials such as unpublished texts and drafts of publications;
• publishing and presenting your work locally and internationally;
• contributing to the organisation of scholarly events;
• collaborating with the rest of the team.

• A dynamic and collaborative research environment at the Digital Humanities unit.
• Work-life balance through flexible work schedules.
• Training opportunities in all areas of the project and related fields.
• Salary according to SNSF regulations.

PhD in textual scholarship (philology, textual criticism, scholarly editing, genetic criticism) or literary studies or digital humanities.

• Prior experience in working with archives.
• Prior experience or strong interest in contemporary Swiss French and/or Italian literature; born-digital archival records; computational literary studies.
• Strong motivation to work independently as well as with others within a diverse, interdisciplinary environment.
• Working proficiency in English and French;
  Italian is a plus.
• Self-discipline and creative thinking.

• Collaborative environment and ambitious team.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Team-oriented work.
• Future-oriented career prospects.

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.

Questions about the position? Contact person:
Elena Spadini (elena.spadini)

Questions about the application? Contact person:
Elena Spadini (elena.spadini)