Scientific assistant as a laboratory technician 60 - 80 %

About the job

Scientific assistant as a laboratory technician 60 - 80 %

Your role will be focused on the emissions team in the Meteorology, Environment and Aviation research unit at the Centre for Aviation (metenvia.aero), allowing lots of room for growth and development in emissions measurements, creating solutions for the aviation industry.

School: School of Engineering

Starting date: Immediately or by agreement, latest Mar 2026; the position is for 1 year with a possibility for an extension.

• Operate and manage emissions measurement systems: You will work closely with our emissions team using advanced equipment, including the Swiss Mobile Aircraft Emissions Measurement System (SMARTEMIS) and its compact version located at our emissions laboratory at SR Technics.
• Participate in measurement campaigns: You will be actively involved in emissions measurement campaigns both at SR Technics and in the field.
• Support student laboratory work: You will assist in supervising student projects and laboratory activities related to emissions measurements.
• Basic knowledge of environmental chemistry or engineering, and/or an understanding of turbines, combustion engines, and related processes; some hands-on experience working in laboratory environments and with scientific equipment
• Basic experience of data analysis and attention to detail
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, open to feedback and eager to learn and grow with the team
• Reliable and well organized, with efficient time and task management; technically skilled and comfortable working with advanced scientific instruments, with a willingness to expand your expertise

Nice to Have

• Category B driver's license
• Experience with measurement stations
• Solid English communication skills

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.

As one of the leading Engineering Faculties in Switzerland, the ZHAW School of Engineering emphasises topics which will be relevant in the future. Our 14 institutes and centres guarantee superior-quality education, research and development with an emphasis on the areas of energy, mobility, information and health.

The Meteorology, Environment and Aviation Research unit at the ZHAW Centre for Aviation is a team of 9 people involved in aviation emissions measurements, impacts assessment and mitigation, urban air quality and meteorology and urban climate research. We are close neat team, where team-spirit is the culture that drives our success.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation.

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Jacinta Edebeli

Lead of the Meteorology, Environment and Aviation Research unit at the Centre for Aviation

Jocelyn Schaad

Recruiting Manager