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

Sion

Key information

Publication date:14 November 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Rue de l'Industrie 23, 1950 Sion

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 (birgit.sievert(α)hevs.ch).

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.