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Engineer/Postdoc in laser processing (80-100%)

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Feuerwerkerstrasse 39 3602 Thun
Publié le 01 Apr 2026
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Description du poste

 
 

Engineer/Postdoc in laser processing (80-100%)

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.
The Laboratory of Advanced Materials Processing (LAMP) is a multidisciplinary research unit that develops innovative functional modification of materials by beam (e.g. laser light, electrons) and plasma induced processing. LAMP provides full cycle technology development, starting from novel materials, deep understanding of the background physics of beam-matter interactions, development of automated AI/ML systems for novel materials processing and quality insurance. The lab combines additive manufacturing, large scale laser micro-processing, multiscale modelling and AI/ML for the quality monitoring/control, at the end offering to the society novel nanostructured materials, their shape-forming and integration into devices.

Your tasks

  • R&D based laser processing (experimental planning, setup, measurements, analysis)
  • Conceptualization and realization of novel setups (hardware integration, optical setups, etc.)
  • Software development (data acquisition and processing, system communication)

Your profile

  • FH/University degree (Bachelor, Master or PhD) in Optics/Photonics/Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience: Ultra-fast laser processing
  • Background: Optics/Photonics/Electronics or equivalent
  • Skills: R&D manufacturing, software development (machine communication, data acquisition, etc.), hardware integration
  • English, French and German as a plus

Our offer

Empa offers a dynamic and inspiring research environment at its Thun campus, located near Bern. You will work on a scientifically and technologically cutting-edge topic of high relevance and novelty, with direct access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and equipment. As part of an experienced and multidisciplinary project team with strong national and international collaborations, you will receive full support in advancing the current project as well as in shaping and realizing your own scientific ideas within the lab's research activities. You will be encouraged and supported in producing high-impact results, publishing in leading international peer-reviewed journals, and pursuing your personal and professional development. 
The position is available with a starting date in Mai/June 2026 and a duration of one year with the possibility of extension.
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.
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.
Cristina Marinoni,
Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner
 

Questions?

 
Dr. Elia Iseli

Group Leader Intelligent Manufacturing
Laboratory of Advanced Materials Processing

Your future place of work

Empa
Feuerwerkerstrasse 39
3602 Thun

Empa as an employer

Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities
Creating added value for society
International, multicultural working environment
Freedom to create and develop
Culture of inclusion and respect
Excellent balance between different areas of life
Multiple award-winning and certified employer
Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.

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