Responsibilities:

• Planning and executing experimental and model-based numerical investigations and optimizations on innovative processes (based on pyrolysis, gasification, combustion) for the thermochemical conversion of biomass (biogenic waste, residues, wood) into heat, electricity, and valuable materials in collaboration with industry and other university partners
• Creating test plans, conducting experiments, analyzing results, and interpreting them
• Utilizing computational models for process assessment and optimization
• Characterizing and evaluating process chains for biomass conversion
• Implementing technical adjustments and/or expansions to prototypes and testing them for functionality
• Documenting results in German and English in project reports and publications
• Supervising semester and diploma theses with institute professors and taking on initial project management tasks The position is initially limited to 2 years.

Your Profile:

• University degree in process engineering/mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or energy and environmental engineering
• First professional experience and specialization in process development and experimental methods or in the creation and use of numerical models as well as knowledge of bioenergy processes are advantageous
• Enjoy working in a team
• Very good scientific and technical understanding
• Enjoy solving technical problems in a structured and well-planned manner
• Very good German and English language skills in speech and writing are required

Your Perspectives:

Teaching at FHNW is the interface between education, professional activity, and further vocational training – challenging and meaningful at the same time. It enables employees to convey knowledge in a practical manner and implement research results directly. At the same time, the exchange with students in education and further training broadens and inspires the view of their own field of expertise.

Your Benefits:

• Wide range of university sports activities
• Cultural program with lectures, concerts, theater, and movies
• Practice of equal pay for women and men
• Targeted promotion of doctoral projects
• Annual working hours (42 hours/week) with the option of part-time and home office
• Mentoring program for career development and doctoral support

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