OpenFieldProfessor of High-Performance Timber Construction & Structural Mechanics
Permanent professorship at the Institute for Timber Construction, Structures and Architecture in Biel, leading applied research in tall timber buildings, structural glulam adhesives, and seismic resistance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctorate (PhD) or equivalent distinguished engineering practice in structural timber engineering
- English language proficiency
- Fluent German and English teaching capability; French is an asset
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Distinguished record of innovative timber structures, patents, and competitive Innosuisse research grants
- Recommendation letters
- Three international academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 145,000 - 175,000 annual salary under Swiss cantonal public salary scales
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tenured full-time university professorship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bern University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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