Adsorption Specialist (80-100%)

About the job

• Adsorption Expertise: You join a team of leading adsorption specialists, where you will help advance our understanding of adsorption phenomena critical to the performance of our DAC process. 

• Adsorption Experimental Data Analysis: You analyze and interpret experimental data, extracting meaningful insights and supporting fellow scientists in integrating adsorption principles into their evaluations. 

• Adsorption Process Development: You act as a key link between sorbent development and process design engineering. With a strong grasp of the overall technology and system behavior, you contribute to improving, maturing, and de-risking our DAC process based on a holistic view of its components. You collect, evaluate, and synthesize all available tools and datasets, both experimental and modeling, to answer the core technical questions that drive process development. Additionally, you strengthen Climeworks’ intellectual property position and support competitive landscape assessments. 

• Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering Background: You have an academic background in chemical engineering and ideally hold a PhD with a focus on adsorption. 

• Execution Mindset & Tools: You get things done with a pragmatic, observant and curious approach, and you are proficient in modern data analysis tools and processes. 

• Strong Communication Skills: You clearly communicate complex scientific and engineering concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. 

• Language Skills & Travel: You are proficient in English and motivated to travel occasionally.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.

• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.

• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities: 

• This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

• The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.