Senior academic associate UAS – Biotechnology (80-100%)
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In order to strengthen its team, the School of Engineering is inviting applications for a position of Senior academic associate UAS – Biotechnology (80-100%).
Your mission
Contribute to the teaching in Biotechnology.
Provide supervision, instruction, and mentorship to students throughout their educational journey.
Undertake R&D projects and industrial assignments within the Institute of Life Sciences.
Participate in the acquisition of R&D project mandates.
Your profile
PhD in Bioprocess Engineering or related field; a minimum of 5 years of work experience, academia and industry, in process development, biotechnological production or a related field.
Demonstrated background in biopharmaceutics, downstream processing and process engineering.
Proven proficiency in programming with a focus on scientific programming, as well as design and analysis of experiments.
Prior experience in project management; R&D project acquisition is highly appreciated.
Considered advantageous: experience in molecular biology, formulation, teaching, and a solid publication track record.
Fluent in English, proficiency in either French or German.
Employment terms
Employment: 80% – 100%, full‑time.
Place of work: Sion.
Starting date: 1 June 2026 or to be agreed upon.
For further information please contact Birgit Sievert, Head of Life Science Engineering (birgit.sievert@hevs.ch).
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas and certificates) by 10 January 2026 by clicking on the Apply button. Only online applications will be considered.
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