Research Associate Catalysis
- 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
- 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
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.Apply online
Your workplace
Hochschule für Technik FHNW
Klosterzelgstrasse 2
5210Windisch
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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