The position is advertised as open rank (tenure-track Assistant Professorship, Associate Professorship, or Full Professorship). Appointment level will be decided by the appointment committee on the basis of candidates' prior experience and qualifications. For extraordinary or full professorships, a Habilitation or proof of equivalent academic achievement is required. For an assistant professorship, candidates should have an advanced habilitation project or equivalent experience.

The post holder's expertise will complement and broaden the existing research areas within Social Anthropology in Bern. They will contribute to teaching on the Bachelor's degree in Social Anthropology and the Master's degrees in MASA (Master in Social Anthropology), ATS (Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State) and CREOLE (Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes). The languages of instruction are German and English.

The post holder will also participate in the coordination of departmental activities as co-director of the Department of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies. The primary language of administration is German. Candidates should therefore possess the corresponding German-language skills or be prepared to acquire them within two years of appointment. The post holder will supervise junior scholars in their research area and will actively seek external funding to support their research.

The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer that strives to promote an inclusive and collegial work culture and a family-friendly working environment. In an effort to diversify the top tiers of academic employment, applications from women, People of Colour, and scholars with disabilities are strongly encouraged. The University of Bern promotes flexible working time models. Job-sharing applications are welcome and should be accompanied by a detailed description of the job-sharing structure.

Applications should be a single PDF file that includes 1) a letter of motivation, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) list of publications, 4) information on previous teaching activities, 5) list of external research funding obtained, and 6) information on previous academic administration and service activities. Copies of publications should not be submitted with applications, and will only be requested from candidates who progress to a second round of consideration.