Research Associate for Radon VBS Research Project (80%-100%)

About the job

Research Associate for Radon VBS Research Project (80%-100%)

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute for Sustainability and Energy in Construction

Teaching, research and practice - we connect

Your tasks:

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW is looking for a young, committed individual who wants to conduct research in the field of radon. In an interdisciplinary environment, you will work on current issues of radiation protection and make an important contribution to the further development of measurement and evaluation methods. You will take on demanding tasks in radon research and actively participate in national research collaborations. These include in particular: 

• Research activities in the Radon project in cooperation with the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS) on the topic of investigating influencing factors on the determination of radon activity concentration and dose calculation for persons exposed to radon 
• Collaboration in further research projects around the topic of radon, e.g. on the spatial distribution of radon
• Preparation and documentation of research results in technical reports as well as scientific journals
• Support of the Radon Competence Centre German-speaking Switzerland in professional and organisational tasks

Workplace: Spiez (4/5), Muttenz (1/5)

Your profile:

You bring a solid scientific foundation as well as an interest in applied research in radiation protection: 

• Completed studies in engineering or environmental sciences or physics
• Very good written and oral language skills
• High motivation to contribute to radiation protection and to research new technologies

Your prospects:

The work in a research laboratory (Spiez) and at a university (Muttenz) combines two exciting worlds. Since the research project is application-oriented, field experiments enrich the work.

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme with lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Practised equality of pay between women and men

Targeted support for doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with option for part-time and home office

Mentoring programme for career development and doctoral support

Date: Start immediately, limited until 30 June 2029. Apply online Your workplace: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz Any questions? About the position:

Prof. Roger Blaser, Lecturer, Contact:

About the application process:

Désirée Zoller, HR Manager HLS, HABG and CMU, Contact: +41 61 228 57 28

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application.

www.fhnw.ch/habg