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Scientist PostDoc position to work on the integration of CCUS processes to energy system models
Job Location:
Job Location:
Uster - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
Our passion lies in materials science and technology and at the Urban Energy Systems Laboratory (UESL) we develop strategies and methods to support the creation of decarbonized resilient and equitable energy systems.
Your tasks
- Build and investigate a sector coupled energy system model in collaboration with the ACHIEVE consortium and partners from the Rheintal project
- Integrate CCUS and industrial processes into the energy system models
- Assess the energy system towards different metrics and optimization objectives such as cost and CO2 emissions
- Coordinatethe developments with the project manager
- Presentthe results internally and externally
Your profile
We seek a highly motivated and dedicated scientist or experienced professional with a PhD in mechanical or chemical engineering or an equivalent qualification in a related field. The ideal candidate possesses profound interdisciplinary knowledge of the ongoing energy transition with specific expertise in optimization methods and energy system modeling.
Key qualifications include:
- Experience in energy system modeling and optimization
- Familiarity with optimization methods such as Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP)
- A strong track record of relevant publications
- Excellent English skills
- Has worked with CCUS and industrial processes
- Has programming experience in Python and Pyomo
Our offer
- A stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment with excellent infrastructure and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- An exiting project tackling critical questions of the energy transition in a changing geopolitical context
- The possibility of starting immediately
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation CV certificates diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
PatriciaNitzsche Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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.
