Scientific Project Associate (80%)

• 22 October 2026
• 80%
• Permanent position
• Muttenz

Join the FHNW as a scientific project employee to shape the future! Collaborate in a dynamic and supportive environment focused on education.

Tasks ##

• Support curriculum development in special education and logopedics.
• Conduct research and document project-related materials.
• Assist in project communication and organization tasks.

Skills ##

• Master's degree in special education or educational sciences required.
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills needed.
• Team-oriented with good time management abilities.

Knowledge. Skills. Shaping the Future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school principals ##

Scientific Project Associate (80%) #

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute of Special Education and Psychology ##

Your tasks:

As a Scientific Associate, you support the institute management in various subprojects aimed at further developing the study programmes in speech therapy and special education. You will particularly take on the following tasks:

• Contributing your professional expertise in special education and educational sciences to curriculum development as well as to higher education didactic issues.
• Preparing research, documentation, and materials on the project-s key content areas.
• Organisational support of the project work, including minutes, clarifications, invitations, and surveys.
• Participation in communication related to the project.
• Depending on your profile and mutual interest, you will take on teaching duties.

Your profile:

• Master-s degree in special education, educational or pedagogical sciences
• EDK-recognised diploma in special education is an advantage
• Confidence in academic writing and presentation
• Professional experience in the education sector, ideally qualified professional experience based on an EDK diploma, preferably in special education
• Experience in project work is an advantage
• Solution- and team-oriented working style
• Good time management
• The position offers prospects for a future career in research-based project work and product development in the field of education and diversity

The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the combination of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a nuanced understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are paramount.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 6 November 2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/ph