BFH Logo

Polymer chemist

'I love the English language and I'm fascinated by technology', says Daniela Moser. 'So I'm in the right place working at the BFH. I'm curious, I ask questions and I can constantly improve my own knowledge. I sometimes think I learn almost more from my students than they do from me'.

Polymer chemist

80 - 100 %
Limited for 2 years with option to extend
Biel
Start by appointment
To start with, here are some of our strong points
  • Plenty of contact with eager young people from all over the world who are set on achieving things.
    • ,
  • Curiosity is what we want, oodles of it. Plus, lots of independence and autonomy.
    • ,
  • Working with smart people of different professional backgrounds who want, like you, to do things and make a difference.
And here are even more good reasons to opt for BFH
What you'll be doing here
  • Plan and execute various syntheses (including production of target compounds and controlled polymerization)
  • Develop and optimize synthesis methods in applied research projects
  • Develop formulations of bio-based polymer systems for the production of sustainable building materials
  • Cooperate closely with national and international partners
  • Take on responsibility in applied research projects and service contracts as you gain experience
What you'll bring with you
  • PhD in chemistry, experience in organic and polymer chemistry
  • Good knowledge in instrument-based analytics (HPLC, GPC, GC, NMR, DSC and FT-IR)
  • A strong interest in application-oriented research, demonstrated through initiative, commitment to quality, and a customer-oriented approach
  • Communicative personality and team player with quick comprehension, great enthusiasm, and good analytical skills
  • Very good communication skills in English. German and/or French would be appreciated
Apply now
School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

In the School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering we plan and design tomorrow's built environment. Together with partners from business and society, we develop inspiring solutions for sustainable living environments and infrastructure, and we learn from nature about wood as a construction material.

Doing something meaningful in a fascinating environment and with an outlook to the future: a job at Bern University of Applied Sciencesmakes perfect sense.

Place of work
I’ll be your guide through the application procedure
Tanja Rimann
HR Consultant
P +41 31 848 33 36
LinkedIn
Contact
For job-specific queries
Prof. Dr. Ingo Mayer
Head area Biopolymers and Wood Chemistry
P +41 32 344 03 43
LinkedIn
Contact
More exciting jobs
Job /
Dozent *in für Holzbau (40 - 60 %)

Departement Architektur, Holz, Bau

Biel

Unbefristet
Job /
Professor *in für Ingenieurholzbau (60 - 100 %)

Departement Architektur, Holz, Bau

Biel

Unbefristet
Job /
Lehrbeauftragte oder Lehrbeauftragter für Holzbau (20 - 40 %)

Departement Architektur, Holz, Bau

Biel

Befristet
All current vacancies JobAbo
Application deadline 18.08.2025
Sharing with friends is half the fun
Legal Notices / Data Protection Declaration
Apply now