Technician in Electron Microscopy (80-100%) — Empa
- Location
- Dübendorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- We offer you a challenging and varied range of responsibilities in a dynamic, internationally oriented research environment where you can further develop your professional skills.
- We live a culture of inclusion and respect.
- You bring along practical experience in the operation and maintenance of electron microscopes, as well as in related sample preparation methods.
- You are familiar with small electro-mechanical devices.
Main responsibilities
- We offer you a challenging and varied range of responsibilities in a dynamic, internationally oriented research environment where you can further develop your professional skills.
- 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.
Key requirements
- You bring along practical experience in the operation and maintenance of electron microscopes, as well as in related sample preparation methods.
- You are familiar with small electro-mechanical devices.
- You have a flair for details and perfectionism.
Application process
- You are eager to expand your horizon and to learn new characterization methods and applications thereof.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory, in German desired. Our offer
- 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.
Contacts
- Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Additional details
- If you think you are a good fit for this position, a welcoming working environment in an international and multidisciplinary research facility awaits you.
- Introduction and training of users to the tools & methods Participation in scientific projects
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory, in German desired.
Notes and original content
- Your tasks
- Introduction and training of users to the tools & methods
- Participation in scientific projects
- Your profile
Questions about this listing
What salary does Empa offer for this role?
Empa lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Dübendorf. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Empa offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Empa during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Empa?
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