Career advice

The University of Bern supports partners of newcomers to their careers in Switzerland. Personal advice is offered and, depending on the target group and requirements, support and targeted coaching are also offered in the search for a job. The offer applies to partners of researchers at postdoc level and above who have been employed at the University of Bern for at least three years. No positions can be offered.

Contact: Joel Schaad, Office for Equal Opportunities, joel.schaad@unibe.ch

The Universities of Bern Counselling Centre advises and supports employees in the planning and specific preparation of the next steps in their careers – confidentially and free of charge.

Contact: Universities of Bern Counselling Centre, beratungsstelle.bernerhochschulen@be.ch

Intermediate staff members with care responsibilities towards children or relatives in need of care, extra-professional commitments or a time-consuming hobby are often faced with the question of how to balance these commitments in a way that promotes health. The office listed below offers advice and support.

Contact: Sebastian Dällenbach, Office for Equal Opportunities, sebastian.daellenbach@unibe.ch