Research Associate Catalysis

School of Engineering FHNW, Institute of Bioenergy and Resource Efficiency

Teaching, research and practice - we connect

Your tasks

Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments on a catalytic high-pressure test rig for the hydrothermal gasification of biomass
Developing a method for the regeneration of spent catalysts
Optimization of an existing catalyst using wet chemical methods
Documentation of the results in technical reports and scientific journals
Characterization of the catalysts using modern methods
Close collaboration with an industrial partner and an international and diverse team of PhD students, postdocs, senior scientists, engineers, technicians

Your profile

Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering or materials science with a focus on heterogeneous catalysis
Practical experience with continuous catalytic test systems and gas analysis
Doctorate in a field of heterogeneous catalysis desirable
Very good written and spoken English skills
High motivation to work on bioenergy projects and research novel technologies

Your prospects:

Underscoring the unique character of the FHNW are a combination of teaching and applied research, and interdisciplinary collaboration with industry partners. The complementary perspectives facilitate differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly evolving world. The focus is on exchange and collaboration.

Your benefits:

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Established implementation of equal pay

Targeted promotion of doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with the option of part-time and teleworking

Mentoring programme for career development

Start Date: immediately.

Your workplace

Hochschule für Technik FHNW
Klosterzelgstrasse 2
5210 Windisch

Any questions?

About the position:

Prof. Dr. Frédéric Vogel, , Contact: +41 56 202 73 34

About the recruiting process:

Noemi Freiermuth, HR Assistant, Contact: +41 56 202 76 23

Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application.

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