PhD Student
Full‑time limited until 4 years, Zollikofen. Start 01.04.2026 or by arrangement. Home‑office possible.
What you'll be doing here
* Collaboration in an international, interdisciplinary SNSF‑funded research project on advanced separation technologies for the valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass.
* Practical laboratory work including steam‑pretreatment of beech wood, qualitative and quantitative analysis of solubilised molecules in pretreatment liquors, enzymatic hydrolysis, 5‑HMF production.
* Dissemination of results at conferences and in peer‑reviewed publications.
* Supervision of semester and bachelor theses.
What you'll bring with you
* MSc in chemical/process engineering or a related discipline.
* Enthusiasm for green chemistry and climate change mitigation.
* Enjoyment and first experience in chemical laboratory work.
* Flair for technical and mechanical work.
* Quick comprehension; meticulous and reliable way of working.
* Good communication skills; team player.
* Excellent spoken and written English.
School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences – at HAFL, a department of BFH, we connect humans, nature and technology towards sustainable development. As a ground‑breaking, pioneering think tank, we create and teach knowledge for today and tomorrow.
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