Scientific Employee at the Competence Center Building Envelope and Structural Engineering 80 – 100%

About the job

• You work content-wise and conceptually on exciting practice-oriented research and service projects in the field of building envelope and structural engineering
• You are interested in constructive and building physics topics in the field of building envelope, new materials and construction methods, circular economy in construction, and digital methods
• You are responsible for carrying out service orders, expert opinions, as well as material and component tests for our industry partners
• You develop new testing methods to determine material and component properties
• You take over the management for the planning and setup of testing and measuring equipment and coordinate the execution of material and component tests
• You take responsibility for testing and measurement technology and are able to validate and verify testing procedures
• You have the opportunity to develop scientifically, write publications, participate in international conferences, and contribute to standards committees

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable field
• You are technically skilled and enjoy developing and implementing new technologies in a laboratory environment
• You have at least 2 - 3 years of professional experience - you have manual and constructive skills for planning and executing laboratory and in situ tests
• You have basic knowledge in the field of testing and measurement technology
• You are service-oriented and appreciate working with lecturers as well as research and business partners
• You have very good German and English skills
• You are a reliable, independent, communicative, and team-oriented personality

• We offer a stimulating working environment in a great team and a professional setting with excellent infrastructure
• Besides the workplace on the campus of the Department of Technology & Architecture, in an attractive location directly next to Horw train station (Canton Lucerne), we offer the possibility to work from home
• We offer flexible working hours that are compatible with teamwork and the requirements of our industry partners
• You have the opportunity to participate in innovative projects with industry and research partners at home and abroad
• We support your professional and personal development through internal and external training as well as the opportunity for scientific specialization

Prof. Dr. Andreas Luible
Head of the Institute of Civil Engineering
T +41 41 349 34 79
andreas.luible@hslu.ch

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