Empa, Materials Science and Technology

At Empa I value the good work environment and international collaboration Empa's materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility, environment, construction and health For my research projects I use first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems Engineering Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also ensures a good quality of life We enjoy working in a team. For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic, Finances/Controlling My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain is a world-leading group with research focus on the development of novel, biologically inspired flying robots for distributed sensing in air and water and autonomous robotic construction for digital infrastructure systems. The lab is based on a jointly funded Professorship by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and is specialised in robot design, hardware development and multi-modal robot mobility Project management Managing collaborative projects with industrial, academic, government and institutional partners Identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals, and maintaining relationships with funding partners Facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, including end-users, scientists and industrial partners Interfacing with funders/partners and managing/preparing progress reports Reporting and documentation: Managing our social media communications and developing campaigns to promote our activities Building and fostering networks of stakeholders and collaborators around our research topics Implementing tools to measure the social and scientific impact of our projects Writing and disseminating content about our research, events, and projects to various audiences (scientific community, public, media) Organizing and participating in events (internal and external) aimed at promoting robotics and its applications Your profile University degree (Master’s, PhD’s or equivalent) in a field related to communication, science, engineering, or management. A specialization in robotics is a plus Proven experience in project management, fundraising, or partnership development Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing tools Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German. Swiss-German and French is a plus Strong interest in technology and environment Our offer We are offering a one-year position at Empa, with the possibility of extension, to conduct state-of-the-art research in one of Europe's most dynamic scientific institutions. The position includes access to world-leading testing infrastructure and a global network in Sustainability Robotics and is based at the Empa campus in Dübendorf, near Zurich, Switzerland. Close collaboration and exchange with the EPFL in Lausanne is also part of the role. Applications are open immediately and the first evaluation will start on 16 June 2025. The expected start date is as soon as possible by mutual agreement We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts Your future place of work Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc Conditions of employment