Head of Laboratory for Acoustics / Noise Control in Dübendorf

The activities of the Empa Laboratory for Acoustics/Noise Control are based on the fact that noise is one of the major environmental issues, and that soundscapes in buildings and in the built environment have a substantial impact on health, wellbeing and performance.

The laboratory comprises both topics,environmental acoustics and acoustics in structures and complex materials, with a main focus oninvestigating and understanding the mechanisms of sound generation, transmission and radiation, as well as the effects of noise. This includes developing low noise technologies, models and tools for pleasant soundscapes often in cooperation with industrial partners.

Your challenge
As an inspirational research leader you will manage a highly interdisciplinary laboratory, you develop projects and you obtain funding for your activities. You will establish collaborations on a national and international level with scientific, governmental and industrial partners, and organise local and international scientific events. You will present your findings in scientific publications, patents and at conferences. Teaching at university level is encouraged.

Your Profile
You hold a PhD in acoustics,electrical or mechanical engineering or environmental science or related fields with a research track record and strong expertise in at least one of the core competences of the laboratory. Expertise in obtaining and leading research projects, organising international scientific conferences and maintaining long-term collaboration with scientific and industrial partners is required. Excellent publishing and communication skills are expected together with an already existing broad professional national and international network. You are a team player and your strengths include taking personal responsibility, high motivation for excellence, flair for elaborating out-of-the-box solutions.

We offer a challenging executive position at a research institution with excellent infrastructure and broad interdisciplinary surroundings. Working place is Dübendorf. Good knowledge in German and French is highly welcome.