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

Jobup; Sion; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A university in Switzerland is seeking an experienced individual to teach in Biotechnology and supervise students. Responsibilities include mentorship and R&D projects. Candidates should have a PhD in Bioprocess Engineering, minimum 5 years of experience, and proficiency in English, with French or German as a plus. This position offers an employment rate of 80-100% in Sion, starting on June 1, 2026 or as agreed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in process development.
• Demonstrated background in biopharmaceutics and process engineering.
• Considered advantageous: experience in molecular biology and formulation.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the teaching in Biotechnology.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to students.
• Undertake R&D projects and industrial assignments.

Connaissances

Biotechnological production

Project management

Scientific programming

Downstream processing

Fluent in English

Proficiency in French or German

Formation

PhD in Bioprocess Engineering or related field

Description du poste

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:

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

Employment: 80-100%

Place of work: Sion

Starting date: 1 June 2026 or to be agreed upon

For further information please contact Birgit Sievert, Head of Life Science Engineering ([e-mail]).

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas and certificates) by 10 January 2026 by clicking on the Apply button. The platform will not be available for applications from 1 December to 9 December 2025. Only online applications will be considered.