PhD Student

PhD Student

Full‑time limited until 4 years, Zollikofen. Start 01.04.2026 or by arrangement. Home‑office possible.

What you'll be doing here

• Collaboration in an international, interdisciplinary SNSF‑funded research project on advanced separation technologies for the valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass.
• Practical laboratory work including steam‑pretreatment of beech wood, qualitative and quantitative analysis of solubilised molecules in pretreatment liquors, enzymatic hydrolysis, 5‑HMF production.
• Dissemination of results at conferences and in peer‑reviewed publications.
• Supervision of semester and bachelor theses.

What you'll bring with you

• MSc in chemical/process engineering or a related discipline.
• Enthusiasm for green chemistry and climate change mitigation.
• Enjoyment and first experience in chemical laboratory work.
• Flair for technical and mechanical work.
• Quick comprehension; meticulous and reliable way of working.
• Good communication skills; team player.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences – at HAFL, a department of BFH, we connect humans, nature and technology towards sustainable development. As a ground‑breaking, pioneering think tank, we create and teach knowledge for today and tomorrow.