Assistant Professor Tenure Track for Social Psychology with a Focus on Environmental Psychology
Start Date
February 1, 2027, or by agreement.
Employment Relationship
100%, permanent
Institution / Workplace
Institute of Psychology at the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Bern
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Job Posting
The Institute of Psychology at the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Bern is looking for an Assistant Professor Tenure Track for Social Psychology with a Focus on Environmental Psychology as of February 1, 2027, or by agreement.The Assistant Professorship Tenure Track for Social Psychology with a Focus on Environmental Psychology represents the subject in research and teaching in the bachelor's and master's program of psychology. With its focus on environmental psychology, the assistant professorship contributes to the sustainability focus of the University of Bern's Strategy 2030. Participation in university networks and initiatives in the field of sustainable development is desirable. Upon positive evaluation, progression to an associate professorship is planned.
Requirements
Requirements for appointment are a PhD in psychology (e.g., social psychology, environmental psychology), excellent scientific achievements appropriate to the career level (publications, third-party funding), the potential to establish an innovative, socially relevant, and forward-looking research program in social psychology with a focus on environmental psychology, and relevant experience in academic teaching. The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach in German by the end of the tenure track.About the University of Bern
The University of Bern is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer that values diversity and promotes an inclusive work culture. We are looking for suitable candidates who have the potential and/or skills for transformational leadership and who promote a supportive research culture.The University of Bern aims to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership positions and therefore strongly encourages female scientists to apply. The University of Bern promotes flexible working time models. Jop-sharing applications are welcome; these must be accompanied by a concept for collaboration (see guidelines on job sharing for professorships at the University of Bern).
The University of Bern has signed the DORA Declaration and follows its guidelines when considering applications.
Your Benefits
- International reputation
- Strong research infrastructure and international network
- Collaborative environment and ambitious team
- Individual career support
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.
Application and Contact
In addition to a cover letter, the application documents should include a CV (with academic career, list of publications, previous teaching activities with teaching evaluations), a concept of no more than two pages on the positioning of the professorship in teaching and research, a list of third-party funding acquired, the names of three references, and three representative publications. Applications should be submitted in electronic form as a single PDF document by April 12, 2026, to the Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Bern, Prof. Dr. Siegfried Nagel, using the following link: https://www.philhum.unibe.ch/about_us/jobs/app
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of the Institute of Psychology, Prof. Dr. Fred Mast (fred.mast@unibe.ch).
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of the Institute of Psychology, Prof. Dr. Fred Mast (fred.mast@unibe.ch).