Research Associate Catalysis

School of Engineering FHNW, Institute of Bioenergy and Resource Efficiency

Your tasks

• Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments on a catalytic high-pressure test rig for the hydrothermal gasification of biomass
• Developing a method for the regeneration of spent catalysts
• Optimization of an existing catalyst using wet chemical methods
• Documentation of the results in technical reports and scientific journals
• Characterization of the catalysts using modern methods
• Close collaboration with an industrial partner and an international and diverse team of PhD students, postdocs, senior scientists, engineers, technicians

Your profile

• Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering or materials science with a focus on heterogeneous catalysis
• Practical experience with continuous catalytic test systems and gas analysis
• Doctorate in a field of heterogeneous catalysis desirable
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• High motivation to work on bioenergy projects and research novel technologies

Your prospects:

Your benefits:

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Established implementation of equal pay

Targeted promotion of doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with the option of part-time and teleworking

Mentoring programme for career development

Prof. Dr. Frédéric Vogel, , Contact: +41 56 202 73 34

Noemi Freiermuth, HR Assistant, Contact: +41 56 202 76 23