Désirée Stalder

Désirée Stalder is a Scientific Associate and Co-Head of the Open Science Department at Bern University of Applied Sciences, working within the Vice Rectorate for Research. Her position is based in the Research Department at the university's main campus in Bern, Switzerland.

Her educational background includes:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Coastal and Maritime Societies and Cultures (2022-2025) from University of the Highlands and Islands (Scotland)
• Master of Advanced Studies in Archival, Library and Information Science (MAS ALIS) (2012-2014) from Universität Bern / Universität Lausanne
• Master of Arts in History (2006-2012) from Universität Bern

Désirée Stalder specializes in Open Science initiatives, with research interests spanning Open Access publishing, research communication strategies, and public engagement with science. Her work focuses on developing effective frameworks for knowledge sharing and implementing Open Science practices within academic institutions. She has particular expertise in archival science and library services, which she applies to modern research data management challenges.

As Co-Head of the Open Science Department, Stalder leads initiatives related to research data management, open access publishing, and science communication. Her department serves as a central resource for researchers across the university seeking to implement Open Science practices in their work.

Stalder is actively involved in professional organizations including the Scottish Society for Northern Studies and the Swiss Research Data Support Network (SRDSN). She is fluent in German (native), English (fluent), French (conversational), with basic knowledge of Russian and Latin.