Postdoctoral Scholar (90 %)

• Management and execution of the BFH subproject in an international, interdisclipinary SNSF founded research project on advanced separation technologies for the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass
• Practical laboratory work including modification, commissioning and operation of a steam-pretreatment plant, qualitative and quantitative analysis of solubilized molecules in pretreatment liquors, enzymatic hydrolysis
• Dissemination of results at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
• Supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD students

• MSc and PhD in chemical / process engineering or a related disclipine
• Profound experience in (steam-)pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass, enzymatic hydrolysis and related analytical methods
• Basic knowledge of lignin chemistry
• Enjoyment of hands-on laboratory and mechanical work
• Quick comprehension; independent, meticulous and reliable way of working
• Good communication skills; team player
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Enthusiasm for green chemistry and climate change mitigation

• Great freedom in work organisation with lots of leeway for your ideas, your creativity and decisiveness.
• Responsibility in hugely exciting projects for the future attracting attention beyond the professional world.
• A motley crew of friendly folk from all walks of life awaits you, all with different biographies, views and experiences.
• Easy exchanging of views and ideas, also across the divisional boundaries.

application procedure

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School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences

At HAFL, a department of BFH, we're all about connecting humans, nature and technology towards sustainable development. As a ground-breaking, pioneering think tank, we are engaged in the creation and teaching of knowledge for the world of today and of tomorrow – bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, resilient and always solidly grounded at the same time.