Associate HES Professor in Building and District Energy

The HEIG-VD is advertising the position of

The Department of Industrial Technologies ( TIN ) trains engineers in the fields of energy, electronics, automation and industrial systems.

Its Energy Institute ( IE ) conducts applied research and development (R&D) projects in the field of energy transformation. From smart grids to power electronics, including industrial and building energy, we shape sustainable solutions for a more responsible world.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach engineering students at the Bachelor level in the HES "Energy and Environmental Technologies" programme and at the MSE Master level for the "Energy and Environment" specialisation
• Supervise diploma theses and student projects at various levels and contribute to the development of continuing education courses
• Develop and carry out applied research, development and service (R&D) activities in partnership with professional and academic environments in the field of building and district energy and related areas (building thermal physics, geothermal probes, building monitoring, etc.)
• Submit funding applications to obtain third-party funds to develop research activities (e.g. FOEN, Innosuisse)
• Participate in the activities of HEIG-VD and HES-SO in the field of expertise

DESIRED PROFILE

• Master’s degree in engineering or physics, a doctorate is an asset
• At least 5 years of professional experience, particularly in R&D projects in the field of building energy and related areas
• Interest in pedagogy, training and scientific and technical teaching
• Ability to develop R&D project activities in collaboration with industry and academic environments, including securing funding and team management
• Good knowledge of the local, regional and national industrial fabric, including specialised engineering offices
• Strong industrial and academic network, ability to develop it and contribute to the visibility of the Energy Institute
• Fluency in French and English, German is an asset

Work rate : 80-100%, to be agreed

Starting date : 1 January 2027 or to be agreed

Information : Marc Kunze, Head of the TIN Department, Tel. 024 557 64 68

Complete application file: via Jobup only

Application deadline: 14 October 2026

The School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud ( www.heig-vd.ch ) offers HES Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in engineering and business administration as well as postgraduate training.

With more than 2,500 students, it is the largest school of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland ( www.hes-so.ch ). Its applied research and development activities are carried out within its institutes, centres and groups.