Scientific Staff Member in General and Organic Chemistry (80–100%)

26 March 2026
80 – 100%
Apprenticeship
Muttenz

Job summary

Join Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW as a scientific staff member! Contribute to innovative teaching and research in chemistry.

Tasks

Deliver hands-on instruction in general and inorganic chemistry.
Guide students in practical lab skills for safe chemical work.
Develop and enhance laboratory curricula and practices.

Skills

Master's degree in chemistry or related field; PhD preferred.
Strong knowledge of analytical methods and techniques.
Excellent communication skills in German and English.

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Scientific Staff Member in General and Organic Chemistry (80–100 %)

University of Applied Sciences for Life Sciences FHNW, Institute of Chemistry and Bioanalytics

Your tasks:

The fundamentals of chemistry form the basis for a profound understanding of scientific processes in the life sciences. In this position, you provide students with a modern, practice-oriented education in the fundamentals of chemistry and thus make a significant contribution to the interdisciplinary qualification in the degree program. You actively engage in applied research, especially in the fields of analytical and organic chemistry, and further develop innovative approaches for teaching and research. Your tasks include:

Practice-oriented teaching in general and inorganic chemistry at the bachelor level as well as the development and implementation of exercises
Teaching experimental basic skills for safe, sustainable, and understanding-oriented work in chemical and biological laboratories
Further development of practical courses, especially in the area of technical basic training
Application of modern chemical and analytical methods for experimental questions, e.g., in the areas of spectroscopy, chromatography, laboratory automation, or reaction-oriented synthetic chemistry
Supervision and professional guidance of students in project and thesis work

The position is initially limited to 2 years – with the option of extension.

Your profile:

You have solid expertise in general, inorganic, and ideally also organic chemistry. You enjoy working both independently in the laboratory and in a team with colleagues and students. Additionally, you bring:

University degree (MSc), ideally with a doctorate, in chemistry or a related field
Practical experience in experimental inorganic and general chemistry, complemented by knowledge of analytical methods (e.g., titrations, spectroscopic techniques, chromatographic methods)
Additional experience in organic or analytical research as well as digital methods (such as ELN, data analysis) is an advantage
Enjoyment of teaching, strong didactic skills, and interest in further developing teaching materials and methods
Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
Communication skills as well as the ability to build and maintain an interdisciplinary network within the university.

Teaching at FHNW is the interface between education, professional activity, and continuing professional development – challenging and at the same time meaningful. It enables staff to impart knowledge in a practice-oriented manner and to directly implement research results. At the same time, the exchange with students in education and training broadens and inspires the perspective on one’s own field.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by May 8, 2026.

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