Fubble

Name of institution: Fubble, alternative foaming agents

Open Position: Technical application scientist

Author: Zuzana Šedivá

Possible starting date: as agreed, earliest 1.May 2020

 Contact:

Telephone: (+420) 774 572 692, (+41) 767 121 923

e-mail: zuzana@sediva.eu

Location: ETH Zurich, Laboratory of Food Process Engineering

 Summary:

We are looking for candidate with completed studies (preferably master and PhD) in chemistry, engineering or related technical field for a short to mid-term (6 months - 1 year) employment based at the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering at ETH Zurich.

 Job description:

The candidate will be in charge of experimental trials on laboratory and pilot plant scale (high-pressure technology, extrusion) producing foam samples made with gas hydrates and characterising them. The job is embedded in a multidisciplinary rapidly growing project. The project is in the visionary stage, where new aspects are being explored and adapted on a regular basis. It is expected that the candidate demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset and is able to work in a visionary creative manner.

 Responsibilities:

Responsible for cutting edge research and application of novel foamed

materials using gas hydrates as a foaming agent. Preparation and testing of samples made from selected materials on laboratory and pilot-plant scale. Work closely with other research fellows on reporting and data interpretation. The candidate will also be involved in meetings with stakeholders.

 Requirements:

• Creative mind, developing novel methodologies
• Work with high-pressure or gases is a plus
• Good knowledge in data analysis and interpretation (excel, matlab, R or other)
• Organizing and executing research plans
• Studied a field in chemistry, engineering, material science or related
• Knowledge in polymer chemistry and material science is a plus
• Team player
• Good soft skills are a plus (experience with supervision, good communication)