Senior Scientist and Lecturer in Novel Semiconductor Devices 60 – 100 %

About the job

Senior Scientist and Lecturer in Novel Semiconductor Devices 60 – 100 %

You want to build a bridge between the fundamentals and application of novel semiconductor materials? And network internationally in the process? Then we are the right place for you.

School: School of Engineering

Starting date: By agreement, by the beginning of 2026 at the latest. Part-time is possible. The position is initially limited to two years with the possibility of extension. If the cooperation is excellent, a permanent position is also conceivable. Application Deadline: 31.08.2025

You will work actively in our research group and support the team leader in

• Acquisition of research projects, also on your own responsibility
• Management and implementation of research projects
• Presentation and publication of research results
• Technical co-supervision of PhD students
• Announcement and supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses
• Management of the laboratory infrastructure

In the mid-term, there are also plans to become involved in teaching by taking over physics or mathematics courses in the Bachelor's/Master's program.

You hold a PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline. You have several years of experience in applied research in novel semiconductors, proven by publication activities and project acquisition. Ideally, you will bring complementary expertise to our team, which deals with the optoelectronic characterization and modeling of perovskite solar cells, among other things. Your previous research activities should fit in there and might include: atomic force microscopy including electrical modes (cAFM, KPFM); chemistry of novel semiconductor materials; structural and surface analysis of materials with electron microscopy or complementary and novel simulation methods. In addition to your enthusiasm for research, you are very socially competent and a team player. You are interested in participating in teaching. You have a very good command of English and ideally also German. Experience in project acquisition and an enthusiasm for writing project proposals are essential. Ideally, you will have a network in the European research landscape and/or very good contacts regional companies that are suitable for joint innovation projects in the field of novel semiconductors. Please enclose a brief outline of possible planned activities with your letter of application

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.

As one of the leading Engineering Faculties in Switzerland, the ZHAW School of Engineering emphasises topics which will be relevant in the future. Our 14 institutes and centres guarantee superior-quality education, research and development with an emphasis on the areas of energy, mobility, information and health.

In the Novel Semiconductor Devices Team at the Institute of Computational Physics, we are researching perovskite solar cells, among other topics. Our area of expertise is optoelectronic characterization and modelling. Our research is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and the European Research Council.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation. In order to increase the proportion of women in management positions, applications from women are particularly welcome.

Wir bieten hochschulgerechte Arbeits- und Anstellungsbedingungen an und fördern aktiv die Personalentwicklung unserer Mitarbeitenden und Führungspersonen. Eine detaillierte Beschreibung der Vorteile ist auf der Webseite «Arbeiten an der ZHAW» zu finden. Hier die wichtigsten Eckpunkte:

Wolfgang Tress

Head of Novel Semiconductor Devices Team

Jasmin Strobel

Recruiting Manager