Academic HES Assistant in Energy and Environmental Technologies

About the job

Academic HES Assistant in Energy and Environmental Technologies

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in teaching tasks of the department: assist in course preparation, supervision and preparation of practical work in the field of thermal installations

• Participate in applied research and development (R&D) work at the Energy Institute, particularly in the field of industrial thermal engineering and the decarbonisation of industrial heat

• Participate in the management and maintenance of the research entity’s infrastructure, especially the industrial thermal laboratory (steam producers and consumers, high-temperature heat pump, etc.)

• Participate in administrative management and any other activities necessary for the smooth running of the department and the research entity

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent qualification

• Experience in industry or engineering office

• Interest in industrial thermal engineering, energy optimisation of processes, decarbonisation technologies and energy transition

• Good knowledge of standard industrial processes, combustion, steam production and distribution

• Ability to learn and apply working methodologies

• Good communication skills and use of AI tools

• Autonomy, structured work and good analytical skills

• Good knowledge of English, in addition to French. German is an asset

Work rate: 100%

Type of position: Fixed-term contract

Start date: 1 February 2027 or to be agreed

Duration of contract: 1 year, renewable, maximum 5 years

Information: Roger Röthlisberger, full HES professor, roger.roethlisberger@heig-vd.ch

The School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud ( www.heig-vd.ch ) offers bachelor and master HES programmes in engineering and business administration as well as postgraduate training.

With more than 2,500 students, it is the largest school of the Western Switzerland University of Applied Sciences ( www.hes-so.ch ). Its applied research and development activities are carried out within its institutes, centres and groups.