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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.
The position will be in the research group Reactors and Processes for Power-to-X, which is part of the Chemical Energy Carriers and Vehicle Systems laboratory at Empa. The group focuses on developing novel reactor and process concepts along the value chain of carbon capture and utilization and on integrating them into a net-zero energy system.
Your tasks
* Conceptualization, construction, installation, and operation of test setups for catalytic reactors and process technology
* Conceptualization, implementation, and programming of electronic controls
* Responsible for laboratory equipment, analytical devices, service and repairs
* Support in operation of the Power-to-X demonstrator 'move'
Your profile
* Education as laboratory technician for chemistry, physics or equivalent or mechanical engineer/automation engineer/mechatronics (FH, HS, HF, or equivalent)
* Hands-on experience in construction, installation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
* Experience in laboratory gas technology, chemical reactors, separation processes or equivalent
* Highly motivated team player interested in new technologies and good manual skills
Our offer
The position is limited to 2 years with the potential for extension.We are an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and students focussing on new, exciting technologies for a sustainable future.
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.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
David Heusser, HR Partner
Questions?
Dr. Florian Kiefer
Group leader
Chemical Energy Carriers and Vehicle Systems Laboratory
+41 58 765 4172
https://www.empa.ch/web/s504/reactors-and-processes-for-power-to-x
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities
Creating added value for society
International, multicultural working environment
Freedom to create and develop
Culture of inclusion and respect
Excellent balance between different areas of life
Multiple award-winning and certified employer
Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
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