Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Windisch
Research Associate Resorbable Polymers (80 - 100%)
- 02 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Windisch
Job summary
Join FHNW as a scientific staff member in absorbable polymers! Exciting opportunities await in a creative environment.
Tasks
- Develop innovative absorbable polymers for coatings and medical uses.
- Conduct polymer synthesis and characterization via spinning techniques.
- Engage in biomedical applications and oversee student projects.
Skills
- Master's in materials science or related fields; PhD preferred.
- Experience in synthesis and processing of absorbable polymers.
- Strong communication skills in English; German is a plus.
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About the job
Flexibility, freedom to design, creativity, interdisciplinarity - this is how we work
Research Associate Resorbable Polymers (80 - 100%)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute for Nanotechnical Plastics Applications
Your tasks:
At the Institute for Nanotechnical Plastics Applications (INKA), we shape the future of innovative materials. With our expertise in plastics engineering and nanotechnology, we develop sustainable and high-performance solutions for the challenges of tomorrow and work closely with partners from research and industry.
As a research associate in resorbable polymers, you will work on various scientific and application-oriented tasks of our industrial partner, who is the main financier of this position.
- Development of new resorbable polymers for applications in coatings or medical products
- Polymer synthesis and characterisation, processing by fibre spinning or electrospinning
- Biomedical application development (surgical sutures, tissue engineering, medical textiles)
- Publication activities, patenting, market analysis and development as well as validation of prototypes
- Supervision of bachelor/master students in the context of research activities, occasional responsibility for laboratory equipment
Your profile:
- Completed master’s degree in materials science, chemistry or textiles, ideally complemented by a doctorate in the context of resorbable polymers
- Experience in the fields of synthesis and processing of resorbable polymers, fibre spinning, polymer analytics is essential; experience with injection moulding would be a plus
- Practical laboratory experience is a must, industrial experience in the subject area is desirable
- Good English skills (project-related communication) are essential, German skills are desirable
- High self-motivation, independent working style, teamwork and openness are indispensable for working in a scientifically exciting and application-oriented environment
The position is initially limited to 2 years.
FHNW is part of a diverse society and embraces the resulting opportunities and responsibilities. We want to go one step further – creativity, openness and courage are required to also take unconventional paths.
Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 18.09.2026.
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