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Die spannenden Tätigkeiten im Chemielabor heissen Beobachten, Überwachen, Verarbeiten, Kommunizieren und Interpretieren von Daten, wobei du den sinnvollen Einsatz moderner analytischer Geräte zur Hilfe nimmst. Du bist für die praktische Durchführung wissenschaftlicher Untersuchungen zuständig, stellst chemische Substanzen her oder untersuchst sie.Zusammen mit dem Nachbarinstitut Eawag führen wir ein gemeinsames Lehrlabor. Nebst dem Einführungskurs bei Lehrbeginn wirst du dort auch im zweiten und dritten Lehrjahr jeweils dreimonatige Ausbildungskurse besuchen. Die Berufsschule besuchst du in Winterthur.

Ihre AufgabenVerantwortung SAP WorkflowVerantwortung SAP Workflow der 3RI (Empa/Eawag/WSL)Beratung und Weiterentwicklung von WorkflowsSingle Point of Contact E-WFL gegenüber SAP-ProviderUnterstützung der Prozessverantwortlichen bei der Definition von zukünftigen GeschäftsprozessenErstellung von Änderungsanträgen in Zusammenarbeit mit Prozessverantwortlichen und EndanwenderInnen im Rahmen des Change-ManagementSelbständige Erstellung von Anwendungsdokumentationen in Zusammenarbeit mit Prozessverantwortlichen und EndanwenderInnenKoordination und Unterstützung der Testarbeiten im AufgabenbereichStandardisierung, Automatisierung und Optimierungen von Business ProzessenSchulung von Modulverantwortlichen und/oder EndanwenderInnenUnterstützung und Mitarbeit in Projekten und im SAP CCEnge Zusammenarbeit mit den Modulverantwortlichen der Empa/Eawag/WSL1st und 2nd Level SupportSAP User-Management EmpaBenutzeradministration und Support von SAP EndanwenderInnenVergabe von Berechtigungen in Koordination mit Prozess- und Berechtigungsverantwortlichen1st Level Support und 2nd Level in Zusammenarbeit mit externem ProviderErstellen und Nachführen von DokumentationenUnterstützung und Mitarbeit in Projekten

Die Abteilung Informatik unterstützt die Forschungs- und Supportabteilungen an allen drei Standorten der Empa (Dübendorf, St. Gallen und Thun) mit professionellen und zeitgemässen Informatik-Dienstleistungen. Dabei orientiert sie sich an den Bedürfnissen der internen Kunden und setzt ihre Mittel effizient und nachhaltig ein. Ihre AufgabeAnalysieren bestehender Cloud Architekturen, entwickeln von Lösungsstrategien basierend auf den Bedürfnissen und Anforderungen unserer KundenEntwicklung und Umsetzung der verschiedenen Richtlinien für die Cloud-SicherheitSicherstellen des Betriebs der Teams Infrastruktur und der SharePoint UmgebungVerwaltung vom Tenant und der Hybrid-InfrastrukturenBetrieb und Unterhalt von Cloud-Diensten und deren AutomatisierungAutomatisierung von Prozessen mittels geeigneter Tools (Scripting, Power Shell, Police, Programmierung)Mitarbeit im Microsoft Umfeld und verschiedenen IT Projekten Was Sie erwartetEs erwartet Sie ein modernes und agiles Umfeld, das Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, täglich zu lernen und sich weiterzuentwickeln. Zudem sind wir ein motiviertes Team, welches sich gegenseitig zu Höchstleistungen antreibt. Wir leben Wertschätzung und ein unkompliziertes und kollegiales Miteinander. Bei uns gibt es viele abwechslungsreiche Arbeitsinhalte mit hohem Gestaltungsspielraum.

We seek top-level candidates whose research program addresses the need for novel or alternative materials and technologies for the batteries of the future to find solutions for renewable energy storage. Research areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, novel materials for battery components, (from anode/cathode, to electrolyte or other components), novel battery concepts, (developing innovative approaches for energy storage), and advanced battery characterization (including operando techniques). Research expertise in the areas of manufacturing and operation/ageing, life-cycle conscious design and recycling of battery materials is of additional interest.EPFL and Empa fosters interdisciplinary research and is committed to lead technological advances and translating innovation into new solutions. We anticipate that the new faculty member will be able to build scientific interactions with the relevant research groups in the field of battery research in Switzerland and in Europe, cooperation with industrial partners. A successful candidate should follow interdisciplinary approaches and contribute to the strategic battery initiatives in Switzerland and Europe. Commitment to open science and data dissemination will be positively valued.

Project context: The performance, durability and sustainability of engineering materials, as applied in e.g. medical technologies and related sensing devices, critically depend on the (electro)chemical reactivity and passivation (surficial oxide formation) of the metal or alloy surface in its service environment. Within the frame of an FWF-SNF lead agency international collaboration, doctoral positions at Empa and at the Medical university of Graz in Austria will investigate Mg alloy biodegradation processes. To obtain a full understanding of the degradation mechanisms, the scientific challenge is to mimic with advanced in vitro methodologies, the environment-dependent (in contact with bone or tissues) in vivo degradation. For this purpose, the PhD students in Graz will gather information on in vivo implant corrosion and physiological parameters near the implant. Your Tasks: Your work will focus on the in vitro investigation of the surface reactivity, corrosion mechanisms and corrosion product formation on ultra-high purity Mg and Mg-Zn-Ca alloys. Scientific questions related to the oxidation mechanisms and chemistry/products formed on the surface will be addressed with the help of newly developed flow chambers with online electrochemical/analytic characterization. A further focus of the PhD thesis will be on the corrosion products analysis based on Raman, FTIR spectroscopies. A key scientific question will then be related to new developments of Laser-Ablation based corrosion products composition and trace element microanalysis.

Dein ProfilDein Sekundarabschluss ist in greifbarer Nähe und du hast gute Leistungen (Sek A) bis sehr gute Leistungen (Sek B) in den Fächern Arithmetik/Algebra sowie Geometrie, Physik und Deutsch. Dein sehr gutes räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen ist gepaart mit Lern- und Leistungsbereitschaft und natürlich hast du Freude am Umgang mit Metallen und Kunststoffen. Grosses Interesse an modernen, komplexen Maschinen sowie die Begabung für exaktes und speditives Arbeiten setzen wir voraus. Hohes Verantwortungsgefühl und Teamfähigkeit sind weitere wichtige Komponenten.

to join our interdisciplinary team and program. Would you like to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation and work on collaborative projects with academia and industrial partners? Are you interested to explore and push the limits of what is technical possible together with highly motivated senior and junior academics, technicians, doctoral and master students? We offer positions in the following topical fields related to electrochemistry for sustainable materials technologies for: Aging Society: Corrosion mechanisms in physiological environment of reactive materials (Mg, Zn, Si) used in medical implants and devices (Empa - EPFL) Advanced Manufacturing: Electroplating and electrochemical microfabrication of micro/nanostructures (Empa - ETH Zurich)

You will work in a research project in the field of novel dielectric elastic materials. The emphasis will be on the synthesis of specially designed polymers and elastomers with improved dielectric properties. Additionally, their dielectric, mechanical, and electro-mechanical properties will be evaluated. You will be part of a strong team active at the forefront of elastomeric materials development. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in synthetic organic and polymer chemistry, ability to work in a multidisciplinary field, and open to learn new things. The PhD candidate needs to be proficient in spoken and written English and has a Master’s degree.

Die Abteilung Informatik unterstützt die Forschungs- und Supportabteilungen an allen drei Standorten der Empa (Dübendorf, St. Gallen und Thun) mit professionellen und zeitgemässen Informatik-Dienstleistungen. Dabei orientiert sie sich an den Bedürfnissen der internen Kunden und setzt ihre Mittel effizient und nachhaltig ein. Ihre Aufgaben Hauptverantwortlichkeit für die Client Infrastruktur, bestehend aus Client-Management Suite, Lizenzen Management und DruckerservicesBetriebssystem Verteilung: Betrieb und Unterhalt von jetzigem DSM OSD (OS-Deployment). Aufbereiten von BS und Treiber für die automatisierte BS VerteilungSicherstellung und Optimierung der Client-Security nach IT-Grundschutz VorgabenSoftware Verteilung: Betrieb und Unterhalt von Softwareshop. Aufbereiten der verfügbaren Software für die automatisierte Verteilung, wo immer sinnvoll und möglich. Erstellen und Ein-bindung der PaketeSoftwareverwaltung: Empfang, Kontrolle und Inventarisierung der durch die Informatik verwal-teten Software. Unterstützung bei der Beschaffung und RechnungskontrolleLizenzmanagement: Verwaltung der Softwarelizenzen und erstellen vom Budget. Betrieb und Unterhalt des Empa Lizenzservers Druckservices: Sicherstellen des einwandfreien Betriebs der Empadruckservices am Standort DU, SG und TH. Konfiguration der Druckservices. Bereitstellen und Konfiguration der Druckertreiber und Einbindung zur automatischen VerteilungPlanung und Koordination von Change-, Problem- und Releasemanagement in seinem ArbeitsbereichAutomatisierung von Prozessen mittels geeigneter Tools (Scripting, Power Shell, Policies, Programmierung)Evaluation, Planung und Implementierung von neuen Lösungen im Bereich Client InfrastrukturMitarbeit in verschiedenen IT ProjektenProfessionelle Beratung und Unterstützung der Kunden (ICT, IT-Beratern, Empa Mitarbeitern) in seinem Arbeitsbereich

für die physikalische Fehleranalyse / Zuverlässigkeitstechnik von elektronischen Bauelementen und SubsystemenIhre Aufgaben:Physikalische Fehleranalyse von elektronischen Bauelementen und Subsystemen in Zusammenarbeit mit unseren IndustriepartnernAnalytische Begleitung von internen ForschungsprojektenMechanische und nasschemische ProbenpräparationenAnalyse von Proben mittels Lichtmikroskopie sowie Rasterelektronen-/ Rasterionenmikroskopie (REM/FIB)Fehlerlokalisierungen in Halbleiterbauteilen mittels EMMI/OBIRCH, IR-Thermographie, etc.Elektrische Messungen an Halbleiterbauteilen und/oder elektronischen BaugruppenMitarbeit in F+E Projekten mit der Elektronik-/HalbleiterindustrieMithilfe bei der Instandhaltung des Laborequipments sowie bei der Organisation des Laborbetriebs

Within this interdisciplinary project, we will develop high-precision, mid-IR dual-comb spectroscopy based on quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) to investigate control strategies for emerging ultrafast laser manufacturing processes. We thus take advantage of the unique speed and spectral coverage of QCL frequency combs, and of very recent developments in laser driving, data acquisition and analysis. The work involves intensive collaboration with experts in laser manufacturing, operando analysis and QCL design at EPFL, PSI and ETHZ. Job description, responsibilities and tasks:Develop a heterodyne (dual-comb) spectrometer for real-time measurements of changes in mid-IR spectral features during ultrafast laser processing of materials.Design the optical layout, detection scheme, and data processing hardware architecture.Investigate and implement fast data retrieval and processing algorithms to provide feedback for closed-loop manufacturing control.Coordinate research with EPFL (laser manufacturing), PSI (imaging) and ETHZ (QCL development).Lead and contribute to writing of peer-reviewed publications and promote the results at international conferences.

Ihre Aufgaben: Fachliche und personelle Leitung der Gruppe, sowie strategische Führung und Neuausrichtung der Gruppe.Durchführung von Ausfallanalysen in der Elektronik für Industriekunden inklusive Verfassen entsprechender Untersuchungsberichte.Akquisition von Projekten bei der Industrie und bei Forschungsförderungsinstitutionen in der Schweiz und der EU.Leitung von Forschungs- und Dienstleistungsprojekten in Zusammenarbeit mit Partnern aus Industrie und Akademie.Halten von Vorträgen an wissenschaftlichen Tagungen und verfassen von wissenschaftlichen Publikationen.Betreuung von Studierenden und Praktikantinnen / Praktikanten.

The topic ALD/MLD is a novel thin film deposition method with unprecedented control of film thickness at the atomic level and finds many applications in the fields of energy conversion, nanoelectronics, and packaging. This PhD project aims for an atomistic understanding and control of the ALD/MLD process and the related functionality of metal and metal-cone coatings on organic and inorganic substrates. The focus is on combined experimental and theoretical studies of surface reactions governing the nucleation process of ALD/MLD thin films determining the structure and mechanical properties of the film.The PhD work is embedded in a joint Polish-Swiss project and the student will be working in close collaboration with a Polish team with strong expertise on synchrotron experiments and atomistic modelling.Your Tasks include: conduct ALD/MLD of metals and metalcones using various organometallic precursors design & implementation of ALD/MLD reactorsthin film characterization: SEM, TEM, Raman, EDX, FIB, XRR, XRD, XRFparticipating at synchrotron measurements modelling of growth: gas transport, nucleation tailor nucleation densities, interfaces, and materials publishing results in scientific journals and presenting at conferences

Unser Forschungsschwerpunkt ist die Akustik in Strukturen und komplexen Materialien. Sie führen Labormessungen für unsere Industriepartner durch und unterstützen unser Team bei Forschungsaufgaben. Ihre Aufgaben: Selbständige Durchführung und Aufbereitung von bauakustischen MessungenDatenanalyse mit standardisierten Methoden und neuen KonzeptenKoordination und Vorbereitung von Aufträgen mit Industriepartnern und dem TeamBerichterstattung gegenüber Partnern in schriftlicher und mündlicher Form

Ihre AufgabenRevisions- und Servicearbeiten sowie Beheben von anfallenden StörungenMontage, Demontage und Ergänzungen von AnlageteilenNachführen der Dokumentationen im Zusammenhang mit Änderungen und ErgänzungenÜberwachung der Montagen von Neuanlagen bis hin zur BetriebsbereitschaftPikettdienst

Ihr Arbeitsbereich umfasst die Untersuchung von thermischen und mechanischen Interaktionen zwischen Materialien und dem menschlichen Körper im Allgemeinen und der Haut im Speziellen. Dazu gehören Aufgaben in der chemischen wie auch der physikalischen Analytik, wobei Sie durch einen sorgfältigen Unterhalt, detaillierte Schulungen von Mitarbeitenden und einer sicheren Handhabung der Geräte massgeblich zu qualitativ hochwertigen Ergebnissen beitragen. Diese fliessen in wissenschaftliche Studien wie auch in Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojekte mit Industriepartnern ein.

ICON-ART is a new advanced chemistry transport model coupled to the numerical weather prediction model ICON (ICOsahedral Nonhydrostatic Model) that was developed primarily by the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) and Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M). The ART extension for Aerosols and Reactive Trace gases was developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and is an official component of ICON.In a new project under the Swiss Platform for Advanced Scientific Computing (PASC), we aim to develop a computationally highly efficient version of ICON-ART, optimized for the next generation supercomputing systems. For this purpose, large parts of ART will be ported to GPUs based on OpenACC directives. This will enable integrating ART into an already existing GPU-accelerated version of ICON.We will closely collaborate with out project partners at KIT, ETH Zurich, the Swiss National Supercomputing Center, and with the EXCLAIM project at ETH. We will build on our extensive expertise, acquired during the porting of the previous numerical weather prediction model COSMO.Your tasksPorting of selected ART components to GPUs using OpenACC directives.Setting up a testbed environment, evaluate and optimize the ported components.Identify I/O bottlenecks and optimize ICON-ART for I/O.Prepare and benchmark ICON-ART for selected target applications and demonstrate the new possibilities (e.g. in terms of resolution) offered by the efficient code.Participate in project meetings, manage Empa's tasks and deliverables in the project.

The research project focuses on enabling nickel-rich, cobalt-less NMC cathode materials for automotive lithium-ion batteries. Your task is to develop solutions, e.g., coatings that mitigate degradation and enable aqueous slurry processing. Another aspect of the project is to improve the thermal conductivity of NMC-based electrodes to reduce heating of the battery during fast-charging. You will be embedded in the collaborative research framework of a European Horizon H2020 project. This will enable you to interact with leading European academic and industrial partners including a large cell maker. Within this project, the ability to publish is not restricted. Generation of intellectual property in the form of patents is encouraged.

or electrical engineer/physicist with comparable profile to join our team for the duration of two years.Your tasks: Set up, run and evaluate numerical mechanical models of devices and structures, including fluid-structure interactionCarry out mechanical (e.g. experimental modal analysis) and acoustic measurements. Critically compare results with simulation output Participate in and contribute your knowledge to projects on the optimization of the (vibro)acoustic footprint of devices and structuresInteract with partners from academia, government, and industry to plan and carry out tasks of the projects and communicate results and informationLearn novel numerical and experimental techniques to complete your skill set

As a designated member of Empa’s executive team, you will play a significant role in shaping the strategy, direction and culture of Empa and you will be leading a research department. Thanks to your widely recognized scientific achievements (in physics, chemistry, or materials science) you will initiate new fields of research. You have an extensive network and international experience both in a scientific environment and in collaborating with industry. This will enable you to expand Empa’s national and international network of key players in science, industry, administration and politics and to represent the interests of Empa in relevant committees.

The research project focuses on the development of cathode composites for all-solid-state batteries within an international collaboration project. You will be in charge of cathode composite preparation and integration into all-solid-state batteries investigating and improving cycling stability.Our lab is fully equipped for battery materials fabrication and characterization. State-of-the-art facilities include synthesis labs with fume hoods, gloveboxes, various synthesis reactors and furnaces, sputtering and evaporation facilities, X-ray diffractometers, Raman and FTIR spectrometers, BET surface area analyzer, >500 potentiostat channels many equipped with impedance spectroscopy capabilities and installed in climate chambers, cryo-ion miller, mass spectrometers, gas chromatographers, thermogravimetric analyzer etc. Access to advanced electron microscopy and X-ray facilities is also available.

Your tasks and responsibilities:Principal investigator in the field of (high-temperature) lead-free soldering for advanced applications (technology development, process engineering, materials design, joint characterisation)Project work according to the project description and industrial requirements (experimental and theoretical work, project reports)Development of advanced solutions to industrial problemsResearch work in the topical fieldPresentation at scientific conferences and writing of scientific publicationsCollaboration within interdisciplinary project team, e.g. with industrial partnersSupport in R&D projects related to the aforementioned fieldsSupervision of student research projects

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong experimental background in Solid State Physics, Surface Science or Quantum Nanoscience who wants to pursue cutting-edge research at a world-class level. In this project, you will study atomic quantum emitters in 2D materials with a new type of scanning probe microscope (SPM) that allows for simultaneous atomic spatial and sub-picosecond time resolution – a new research frontier in Quantum Nanoscience.You will study single atomic defects or dopants in 2D transition metal dichalcogenides by exploring their discrete electronic defect states, image their orbitals and probe optical transitions. Together with our experienced team you will combine an optical setup, generating phase-stable THz probe-pulses, with a low-temperature SPM. Using this set-up, it will be possible to measure the dynamics of electronic, spin and optical excitations at unparalleled resolution in space and time.The successful candidate will be integrated in the PhD Program of the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich.

to join our interdisciplinary team. Would you like to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation and work on collaborative projects with academia and industrial partners? Are you interested to work within a highly motivated and driven team of senior and junior academics, technicians, doctoral and master students? Are you excited to shape and contribute to the development of sustainable and durable material technologies in the fields of corrosion protection, medical implant technologies, sensing devices and functional alloys? Your main responsibilities will be Advanced characterizations of heterogeneous metallic surfaces in electrolytes using a broad range of electrochemical and surface-analytical techniques. You will have access to our unique research infrastructure, consisting of interconnected facilities for thin film deposition, thermal processing, electrochemical characterization in glove-box, as well as lab-based HAXPES/XPS.Investigation of protein–oxide interactions in biomedical applications using in-house developed in-vitro corrosion setups.Explore innovative chemical and electrochemical surface treatments.Support in R&D projects with industries related to the aforementioned fields.

to join our interdisciplinary team and program. Would you like to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation and work on collaborative projects with academia and industrial partners? Are you interested to explore and push the limits of what is technical possible together with highly motivated senior and junior academics, technicians, doctoral and master students? We offer a position in the following topical field related to electrochemistry for sustainable materials technologies:Electrochemical coating technologies for rails: a novel strategy for friction management and pre-emptive maintenance of rails (Empa - ETH Zurich)

Sie sind Ansprechpartner/in unserer Kunden für Bedürfnisse in baulichen Fragen und verantwortlich für eine koordinierte leistungs-, kosten- und termingerechte Planung und Realisierung von anspruchsvollen Neu- und Umbau- sowie Unterhalts- und Sanierungsprojekten. Sie erarbeiten Leistungs-, Qualitäts-, Kosten- und Terminvorgaben und leiten interdisziplinäre, fachübergreifende Bauprojekte von unterschiedlicher Komplexität selbstständig in enger Zusammenarbeit mit internen Fachspezialisten oder als Leiter eines Projektteams.

to perform a pioneering research in soft robotic manipulators for aerial robots in the Materials and Technology Center of Robotics (robotics.empa.ch). The Center is based on an institutional partnership between Imperial College London and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa).

Digital transformation is a unique opportunity for chemical analysis in terms of instrumentation networking, data harvesting, data management plan, chemometrical processing and database publishing. Modern techniques of ML/AI are boosting the insights with data management in compliance with the FAIR principles.Your tasks You implement the digital strategy of the laboratory with technical execution and scientific conception. The activity implies two main work packages: (i) implementation of a data management plan (DMP) following the FAIR principles of open science; (ii) implementation of data analytics and dashboards for real-time visualization and chemometric classification of primary data. The former is based on the OpenBIS platform; the latter is based on your original contribution in interaction with the laboratory scientists. You will also participate in scientific projects of the laboratory, centered on chemical database generation. Examples are "digital reference materials" (within a EU collaboration) and "materials genomics" (with a Swiss collaboration). You report to the head of laboratory and contribute actively in the evolution of the digital strategy.

Your tasks Development of a Python-based software for the analysis of gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectra for the detection of unknown organic substances in the atmosphere (non-target screening), with a special focus on halogenated substances Programming of efficient algorithms for the analysis of large data sets Adaptation of the software to a newly developed analytical instrument in collaboration with Tofwerk (Thun) as the industrial partner Support of the measurements of halogenated greenhouse gases at Jungfraujoch with focus on instrument control software and data analysis Statistical analysis of measurement data for emission source identification

Your tasks Conducting measurement campaigns for the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by gas chromatography Statistical analysis and visualization of measurement data Method development for the analysis of VOCs and halogenated greenhouse gasesIntroduction of formaldehyde measurements at an urban site Work at the interface between measurement instruments and programming Further development of a software for the automatic identification of errors in continuous VOCs measurements Collaboration with European partners on the quality assurance of VOCs measurements Support of the measurements of halogenated greenhouse gases at Jungfraujoch with GCMS Support at advanced training activities in collaboration with European partners

Environmental pollution by microplastics is an issue of growing concern. Microplastic particles are detectable in a wide range of environmental compartments such as aquatic systems and soils. The detection of microplastics far from emission sources points to atmospheric transport and deposition as significant processes for their large-scale distribution.In this PhD project, atmospheric deposition of microplastics is investigated. Wet and dry atmospheric deposition samples collected across Switzerland are analysed for type, amount and size of microplastic particles to obtain a quantitative understanding of microplastics deposited in the environment. The project is carried out in close collaboration with two PhD projects at Eawag and Agroscope, where microplastic pollution in aqueous systems and in soils is investigated. All three PhD projects use similar analytical techniques, such as FTIR chemical imaging and Pyrolysis-GC/MS, and will work closely together in the development of sample preparation, analytics and data analysis.