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Empa is the research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain and conducts cutting-edge research for the benefit of industry and the well-being of society.

The Automotive Powertrain Technologies Laboratory researches future mobility concepts with low climate and environmental impact. In close contact with science, industry and federal offices we inquire relevant questions in the field and develop technical solutions.

For the Automotive Powertrain Technologies Laboratory we are looking for a young

Mechanical or Process Engineer (Postdoc)

for enforcing our scientific and technical activities

 

The activities of the position include:

• Lay-out of a demonstrator plant for the production of synthetic, hydrocarbon based, aviation fuel using hydrogen and CO2 in collaboration with research and industrial partners.


• Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments for analyzing and understanding the processes involved.


• Development of a simulation model for assessing the influence of the main process parameters in operation as well as for upscaling.


• Detailed energetic assessments for optimizing the entire as well as the relevant process steps.


• Scientific Publishing in Journals and Conferences.


• Tutoring of students and apprentices.

Our requirements:

• Master and PhD degree in mechanical, process engineering (or similar).


• Interest for upscaling laboratory technologies in the demonstrator level.


• Interest for collaboration in interdisciplinary scientific and industrial teams.


• Good knowledge of English and German language.

 

Our offer:

• Interesting and responsible tasks in the area of applied research


• Development possibilities in an important economic and societal.


• Contacts to international partners, customers and suppliers.


• Attractive working conditions of the ETH domain.

For further information about the position please contact Dr. Panayotis Dimopoulos Eggenschwiler panayotis.dimopoulos@empa.ch and visit our websites www.empa.ch/web/s504 and Empa-Video



We look forward to receiving your online application including a letter of motivation, CV, diplomas with transcripts and contact details of two referees. Please upload the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered.



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