Scientific Assistant 2

Scientific Assistant 2

Job description

Develop electronic and computer tools for the Department of Physical Chemistry, including maintenance and development of devices intended for the spectroscopy platform.

Participate in the development of procedures and solution proposals.

The candidate will be specifically responsible for:

• Developing custom measurement applications in collaboration with scientific staff in the fields of physical chemistry (spectroscopy), data collection and processing. Integrating new devices into existing experiments.

• Developing new control software and maintaining existing software.

• Maintaining electronic equipment within the Department of Physical Chemistry.

Required qualifications and skills

Complete university education in physics, electronic engineering or equivalent, with at least 2 years' experience in the field of instrumentation.

Good command of Python and C/C++.

Initiative, communication skills, ability to organise, coordinate and anticipate tasks independently, aptitude to define and manage priorities.

Good command of English and French.

Starting date

1 December 2026

Contact

Further information can be obtained from Professor Thomas Bürgi .

Additional information

Contract type: permanent DIP contract.

Applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and work certificates must be submitted exclusively online by clicking the "Apply now" button below. They will be reviewed as they are received.

Job description

Responsible for developing electronic and computer tools for the department of physical chemistry, including maintenance and development of devices for the spectroscopy platform.

Participate in developing procedures and solution proposals.

In particular, the candidate will be in charge of the:

• Development of custom-made measurement applications in collaboration with scientific staff in the fields of physical chemistry (spectroscopy), collecting and processing data. Integrate new devices into existing experiments.

• Development of new and maintenance of existing control software.

• Maintenance of the electronics equipment within the department of physical chemistry.

Required titles and qualifications

Full university education in physics, electronics engineering or equivalent combined with a minimum of 2 years' experience in the field of instrumentation.

Good knowledge of Python and C/C++.

Initiative, communication skills, capacity to autonomously organise, coordinate and anticipate tasks, ability to set and manage priorities.

Good English and French language skills.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.