Senior academic associate UAS - Biotechnology (80-100%)

Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie, Sion

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) has over 2,800 students. Through research and innovation, it contributes to economic and social development and the creation of jobs. The new Energypolis campus, home to the School of Engineering, EPFL and modern start-ups, is an innovative ecosystem for education and research. Why not come and join us?

In order to strengthen its team, the School of Engineering is inviting applications for a position of:

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Your mission

• Contribute to the teaching in Biotechnology
• Provide supervision, instruction, and mentorship to students throughout their educational journey
• Undertake R&D projects and industrial assignments within the Institute of Life Sciences
• Participate in the acquisition of R&D project mandates

Your profile

• PhD in Bioprocess Engineering or related field; a minimum of 5 years of work experience, academia and industry, in process development, biotechnological production or a related field
• Demonstrated background in biopharmaceutics, downstream processing and process engineering
• Proven proficiency in programming with a focus on scientific programming, as well as design and analysis of experiments
• Prior experience in project management, R&D project acquisition is highly appreciated
• Considered advantageous: experience in molecular biology, formulation, teaching, and a solid publication track record
• Fluent in English, proficiency in either French or German