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Material Scientist

'As a researcher, I appreciate the relaxed attitude of the BFH with regard to working hours. The great flexibility offered in terms of time allows me to work on solutions for the future whenever I'm inspired - even at unconventional times.' Mascha Kurpicz-Briki

Material Scientist

80-100%
Limited for two years with option to extend
Biel
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To start with, here are some of our strong points
  • Plenty of contact with eager young people from all over the world who are set on achieving things.
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  • Curiosity is what we want, oodles of it. Plus, lots of independence and autonomy.
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  • Working with smart people of different professional backgrounds who want, like you, to do things and make a difference.
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  • A great range of possibilities for personal and professional development.
And here are even more good reasons to opt for BFH
What you'll be doing here
  • Work with industry and academic partners on practice-oriented research projects related to sustainable building materials
  • Develop processes for the recycling and reuse of mineral products
  • Develop formulations and application technologies for mineral binder systems
  • Cooperate closely with national and international partners
  • Take on responsibility in applied research projects and service contracts as you gain experience
What you'll bring with you
  • PhD in Material Sciences, or MSc with several years of research experience
  • In-depth knowledge of mineral materials (mandatory)
  • A strong interest in application-oriented research, demonstrated through initiative, commitment to quality, and a customer-oriented approach
  • Communicative personality and team player with quick comprehension, great enthusiasm, and good analytical skills
  • Excellent English skills, good German skills are an advantage
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School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

In the School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering we plan and design tomorrow's built environment. Together with partners from business and society, we develop inspiring solutions for sustainable living environments and infrastructure, and we learn from nature about wood as a construction material.

Doing something meaningful in a fascinating environment and with an outlook to the future: a job at Bern University of Applied Sciences makes perfect sense.

Place of work
I’ll be your guide through the application procedure
Barbara Zwahlen
HR Beraterin
P +41 31 848 50 55
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For job-specific queries
Prof. Dr. Heiko Thömen
Head of Materials and Life Cycle Assessment Group
P +41 32 344 03 31
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