Academic HES Assistant in Energy and Environmental Techniques

Ref 2583941 | Date: 8 Oct 2026 Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud The HEIG-VD is advertising the position of Academic HES Assistant in Energy and Environmental Techniques ### MAIN MISSIONS * Participate in teaching tasks of the department: assistance in course preparation, supervision and preparation of practical work * Participate in the realization of applied research and development (R&D) work of the Energies institute, particularly in the field of energy recovery from dry and wet biomass * Participate in the management and maintenance of the infrastructure of the research entity, in particular the bioenergy laboratory * Participate in the administrative management and any other activity necessary for the proper functioning of the department and the research entity ### DESIRED PROFILE * Degree from a university of applied sciences or a degree deemed equivalent * Interest in the field of energy recovery from biomass via thermo-, physico-, and biochemical routes * Good knowledge of combustion processes, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion and composting * Ability to characterize biomass from a physico-chemical point of view * Good communication skills and sense of organization * Autonomy, structured work and good analytical skills * Good knowledge of English, in addition to French. German is an asset Activity rate: 100% Start date: 1st January 2027 or to be agreed Duration of engagement: 1 year, renewable, maximum 5 years Information: Roger Röthlisberger, ordinary HES professor, [Write an email](< >) The complete application file: via Jobup only Application deadline: 31 October 2026 The Haute École d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud ([ ](< >)) offers HES bachelor and master programs in engineering and business administration as well as postgraduate programs. With more than 2'500 students, it is the largest school of the Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale ([ ](< >)). Its applied research and development activities are carried out within its institutes, hubs and groups. HEIG-VD--Ressources Humaines, Rte de Cheseaux 1, 1401 Yverdon-les-Bains, [Write an email](< >) jpid96d3820jm jpit1041jm jpiy26jm