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Chemist, Chemical Engineer or Process Engineer (a)

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7 Jun 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Empa
Research Field
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Chemistry » Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Switzerland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
38
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

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

We are enforcing our research activities in the Automotive Powertrain Technologies Laboratory.

Chemist, Chemical Engineer or Process Engineer (a)

The activities of the position include:

  • Reaction and process engineering for the production of synthetic hydrocarbon-based aviation fuels from hydrogen and CO2 in collaboration with research and industrial partners.
  • Planning, execution, and evaluation of experiments for analyzing and understanding the processes involved.
  • Implementation of analytical methods for product analysis and process monitoring.
  • Development of a simulation models for process optimization and upscaling.
  • Detailed assessments for optimizing the process chain as well as the relevant process steps.
  • Joint development of novel processes, components, and materials together with team members and project partners.
  • Scientific publishing in journals and conferences.

Our requirements:

  • Master and PhD degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or process engineering (or similar).
  • Interest for upscaling laboratory technologies to the demonstrator level.
  • Interest for collaboration in interdisciplinary scientific and industrial teams.
  • Fluency in English including scientific writing and communication with industry partners.

Our offer:

  • Interesting and responsible tasks in the area of applied research
  • Development possibilities in an important economic and societal field
  • Contacts to international partners, customers, and suppliers
  • Attractive working conditions of the ETH domain

«a» stands for «all» in our job advertisements. We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities. That's what counts - not age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, etc.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas with transcripts and contact details of two referees. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.

Requirements

Research Field
Engineering
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4
Research Field
Chemistry
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Empa
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Postal Code
CH-8600
Street
Ueberlandstrasse 129

Contact

City
Zurich
Website
Postal Code
CH-8600

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