Commission

The Commission for the Support of EarlyCareer Researchers advises and supports the Executive Board of the University of Bern in all matters concerning advancement of early-career researchers.

Duties

The Commission

• oversees, among other things, specific university programs for the support of early-career researchers
• compiles recommendations
• and is responsible for all information on the support of early-career researchers.

Composition

The Commission is composed of delegates from all faculties, intermediate staff, students as well as university offices which are particularly committed to matters concerning the advancement of early-career researchers.

Chair and office

The Commission is chaired by the Vice-Rector International and Academic Careers, Prof. Dr. Andrew Chan. The Commission's office is managed by Dr. Matthias Hirt, Academic Careers Office.