Curriculum Developer - Quantitative Biology (QUBI)

We are seeking a motivated individual to support the content development, technical implementation and digital coordination of this curriculum. You will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment alongside researchers in ecology, evolution and mathematical biology, with flexible working conditions in a supportive, forward-thinking team - and the chance to help shape the future of biological education at the University of Bern., * Development of practical materials: create and maintain interactive exercises in R or Python (notebooks/Quarto) using real biological datasets

• Digital infrastructure: design, organise and maintain course materials and information on the ILIAS platform
• Curriculum alignment: coordinate with lecturers from the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and the Mathematical Institute to synchronise practical exercises with theoretical coursework
• Curriculum alignment: coordinate with lecturers from the Department of Biology to identify biological case studies and relevant datasets for the Bridging Course
• Student support: assist in the delivery of practical sessions, providing technical guidance on data analysis and programming tasks
• Project documentation: assist the project leads in documenting workflows and preparing materials for the long-term integration of the course into the BSc Biology curriculum

Do you have a Master's degree?, * A university degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Biology, Bioinformatics or a related field; a BSc in Biology from a Swiss university is a plus

• Proficiency in R or Python for data processing and visualisation
• Practical experience with learning management systems, specifically ILIAS, is a plus
• A structured approach to organising learning materials and an interest in university-level teaching support; curiosity to leverage AI tools for teaching and learning is a plus
• Fluency in German and English, as the role involves coordination across departments and the preparation of materials in both languages
• The ability and interest to contribute ideas and develop project parts independently