Chemist – Polymeric Materials and Adhesives as Scientific Assistant 100%

Publication date:11 December 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Winterthur

Job summary

Join ZHAW as a Chemist for Polymers and Adhesives, supporting R&D! Be part of a dynamic research environment with growth opportunities.

Tasks

Independently manage research projects in collaboration with industry.
Create reports, presentations, publications, and proposals.
Supervise students during internships and project work.

Skills

Recent graduate in Chemistry or related field with polymer knowledge.
Experience in polymer processing and characterization.
Creative problem-solving and reliable laboratory work.

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About the job

Chemist – Polymeric Materials and Adhesives as Scientific Assistant 100%

Are you looking for a challenging and varied position at the forefront of research and development? We are looking for a person to join our research projects immediately or by arrangement as a Chemist – Polymeric Materials and Adhesives as Scientific Assistant 100%.

Department: School of Engineering

Start date: 01.01.2026 or by arrangement

Independent handling of research projects in collaboration with industry
Preparation of reports, presentations, publications, and applications
Supervision of students in internships, project, and bachelor theses

You have just completed your studies in chemistry or a related discipline and have solid polymer knowledge. You would like to work independently in a scientific and application-oriented manner. You have experience in polymer processing and in general polymer characterization and analytics. You enjoy daily laboratory work and working in an interdisciplinary project team. Creativity in finding solutions to challenging problems as well as precise and reliable work characterize you.

The position is initially limited to one year and can be extended up to a maximum of three years with mutual interest and suitability.

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and more than 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

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

The School of Engineering at ZHAW, as one of the leading educational and research institutions in Switzerland, focuses on future-relevant topics. Fourteen institutes and centers guarantee high-quality education, research, and development with a focus on energy, mobility, information, and health.

The Institute of Materials and Process Engineering (IMPE), with around 50 employees at the Winterthur location, is active in the strategic R&D focuses of high-performance materials, modern processing and joining technologies, innovative surface technologies, and sustainable process engineering. With modern infrastructure, IMPE handles interdisciplinary R&D projects in close collaboration with industry partners and partner universities.

The Laboratory for Adhesives and Polymeric Materials at IMPE mainly deals with the formulation of new plastics and adhesives, the development of functionalized polymer systems and their structure-property relationships, as well as various technologies for plastic processing.

We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personal development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the "Working at ZHAW" website. Here are the main points:

Prof. Dr. Christof Brändli

Head of Laboratory for Adhesives and Polymeric Materials

Yeliz Sevinc

Recruiting Manager