As Switzerland's incubator for innovation, Empa's research provides answers to the most pressing challenges facing industry.
Empa's materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility, environment, construction, and health.
The Laboratory for Air Pollution / Environmental Technology focuses on the emissions, transport, and fate of anthropogenic air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Our research provides the scientific ground for most effectively reducing their impact by assessing and driving technical solutions supporting emission reduction, and by guiding decision makers in the field of environmental politics.
We are looking for a highly motivated physicist or chemist with strong interest and skills in analytics, automation, and data analysis.
Your tasks
* Contribute to the development of a laser spectrometer platform for CO2 stable isotope analysis and its integration into an automated commercial 14CO2 spectrometer (SCAR) for first continuous radiocarbon measurement in ambient air.
* Regular maintenance and servicing of a CO2 isotope spectrometer at the high alpine research station Jungfraujoch.
* Analyse and visualize measurements, develop, validate and automate calibration schemes.
* Communicate results in meetings, project reports, and scientific journals.
Your profile
* MSc or PhD degree in physics, chemistry, or a related discipline.
* Strong skills in analytics/measurement techniques and interest in complex automated setups.
* Software skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or R, 3D CAD).
* Good verbal and written communication skills in English. German skills are highly advantageous.
* Self-responsibility and willingness for open communication and committed teamwork.
Our offer
* We are a dynamic research team, dedicated to advancing the use of laser spectroscopy to address environmentally relevant and health-related research questions. We are offering a multifaceted and challenging position for 2 years (with the possibility of extension) in a modern research environment with excellent infrastructure. Working place will be at Empa in Dübendorf.
* Appointments start preferably by beginning 2025. All applications received before 31 October 2024 will receive full consideration.
* 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, transcripts of 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.
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