Research Assistant, Lab Infrastructure and Emission Measurements 80 - 100 %

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Research Assistant, Lab Infrastructure and Emission Measurements 80 - 100 %

Join us in shaping the journey toward a sustainable future for flight. Our Emission Measurement team is looking for a new member as a technical cornerstone of both laboratory and field campaigns. In this role, you won't just maintain our world-class infrastructure - you will evolve it. This is a chance to grow as a specialist while directly shaping the future of green aviation through technical innovation and high-quality data.

School: School of Engineering

Starting date: 1 July 2026. The position is a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.

Manage and operate advanced emission measurement equipment. Automate and streamline existing workflows and technical equipment Participate in high-stakes measurement campaigns at SR Technics and on field campaigns. Supervise and support student laboratory initiatives and research projects.

As our ideal candidate, you combine a sharp scientific mindset with a passion for hands-on engineering. Having recently completed your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field, you are now highly motivated to pursue a career in a specialized, high-tech environment.

You possess a natural aptitude for maintaining and automating measurement infrastructure and are eager to apply your technical understanding to dry physical laboratory settings. This foundational knowledge allows you to approach complex tasks with a critical, expert eye and a drive for precision. Beyond your technical "hands-on" affinity for high-level scientific equipment, you have a talent for data analysis and the organizational potential necessary to manage the logistics of complex field campaigns. You describe yourself as a communicative, responsible, and proactive professional who thrives in a team-oriented setting. Finally, your profile is rounded out by fluency in both German and English, as well as a valid Driver's License (Category B) for our field operations.

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.

We, the Meteorology, Environment and Aviation Research unit at the ZHAW Center for Aviation, are a small, interdisciplinary team involved in aviation emissions measurements, impacts assessment and mitigation, urban air quality and meteorology and urban climate research. We are close knit 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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