University of Geneva

Professor (assistant) in Physics Education

Closes: Sep 29, 2026

Job Information

Organisation/Company: University of Geneva
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
Application Deadline: 29 Sep 2026 - 23:30 (UTC)
Country: Switzerland
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Other
Hours Per Week: 42
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Offer Description

The FACULTY OF SCIENCES has an opening for one positions at the level of

Professor (assistant) in Physics Education

(preferably with an openness to other disciplines taught within the Faculty of Science)

Description

The position is a full-time appointment involving the equivalent of six hours of teaching per week, as well as the supervision of research groups in physics education. Teaching duties will be primarily carried out at the IUFE (Institut Universitaire de Formation pour l'Enseignement) and will focus on the training of secondary-level science teachers.

Within the Faculty of Sciences, teaching and outreach activities should preferably emphasize the role of physics in society. The successful candidate will also serve as the primary contact person between secondary school teachers and the Faculty of Sciences.

Requirements

A PhD in science education; a PhD in Physics, or equivalent; research experience and publications in physics education in international journals. Experience in school teaching is an additional asset.