Head of Department "Engineering Sciences" 100%

   "As Switzerland's incubator for innovation, Empa's research provides answers to the most pressing challenges facing industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility, environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important." Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team. For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic, Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions

Head of Department "Engineering Sciences"

Share           Apply now 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.For more information please visit our websites www.empa.ch and Empa-Video below.

Your tasks

As a designated member of Empa’s management team, you will play a significant role in shaping the strategy, direction and interdisciplinary culture of Empa. You will be leading a research department and be responsible for the development of our research platform NEST (Next Evolution in Sustainable building Technologies). Thanks to your widely recognized scientific achievements in engineering and/or natural sciences / digital engineering you will initiate new fields of research. As a Head of Department, you will be responsible for managing several research labs with around 200 researchers and technicians. As a team player with strong communication and management skills, you will collaborate and find innovative solutions with our numerous partners in a multicultural environment. German language skills are a must.

Your profile

You have an extensive network and international experience both in a scientific environment and in collaborating with industry. This will enable you to expand Empa’s national and international network of key players in science, industry, administration and politics and to represent the interests of Empa in relevant committees.

Our offer

At Empa, you will take on a diverse and interesting role in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and internationally oriented research institute with a focus on energy, sustainable construction technologies, nanostructured materials, health and medtech, mobility and environmental technologies. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our directorate, and strongly encourage women to apply.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 online application including a letter of motivation, a statement of research interests, CV, diplomas and contact details of at least two referees. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.AndréSchmid, Head Human Resources 

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Your future place of work

Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf

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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