Scientific Assistant in the Field of Environmental Engineering (80-100%)

Publication date:08 November 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Windisch

About the job

Flexibility, freedom to design, creativity, interdisciplinarity - this is how we work

Scientific Assistant in the Field of Environmental Engineering (80-100%)

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute for Biomass and Resource Efficiency

Your tasks:

The University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW comprises ten universities with around 15,000 students. The Institute for Biomass and Resource Efficiency focuses, among other things, on the integration of renewable energies into the energy supply system within the framework of the Energy Strategy 2050. Other topics include pollutant reduction from industrial processes, provision of energy carriers from biomass, optimization of biomass combustion systems, negative emission technologies with biomass, as well as waste and resource management.

Your tasks:

Planning and conducting experimental and model-based numerical investigations and optimizations of novel processes to reduce pollutant emissions in biomass combustion systems and wastewater treatment processes in collaboration with industry
You create test plans, conduct experiments, evaluate the results, and interpret them
You use computational models to assess and optimize the processes
You characterize and evaluate process chains
You carry out any necessary technical adjustments and/or extensions on prototypes and test their functionality
You document the results in German and English in project reports and publications
You supervise semester and diploma theses together with institute professors
You take on initial project management tasks

Your profile:

University degree in process engineering/mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or energy and environmental engineering
Initial professional experience and specialization in process development and experimental methods or in the creation and use of numerical models are advantageous
You enjoy working in a team, have a very good scientific-technical understanding, and like to solve technical problems in a structured and well-planned manner
Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written, are required

The position is limited to 2 years.

The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the combination of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are paramount.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by December 31, 2025.

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