The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) has over 2,000 students in 9 degree programmes. With its 8 research institutes, it contributes effectively to the innovation, the economic and social development and the creation of jobs in the Valais. The School of Engineering, Food Process Engineering group is looking for a PhD studentIHRE AUFGABETAs a member of the Food Process Engineering group, you will work on the development of a multifunctional process with impact on proteins and microorganisms in semi-finished dairy products. Your specific responsibilities will involve running processes at pilot plant scale with variable parameters and compositions, the physical-chemical analysis of the materials, and the redesign of equipment and scaling of processes. Skills in mathematical computation of heat transfer and fluid dynamics are an advantage. This R&D project is linked to the re-design of a complex production line in the medium term. You will submit your PhD thesis to the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ), where you will also have a supervisor and receive additional support.IHR PROFILYou hold a university degree (Master or Diploma) in food sciences or chemical engineering, or an equivalent degree at a technical university. You received excellent grades, are able to work independently and are target-oriented. The multilingual culture of the Institute and the Consortium corresponds to your expectations of a modern employer.Beschäftigungsgrad100 %ArbeitsortSionStellenantrittSofort oder nach VereinbarungANSTELLUNGSBEDINGUNGEN• For further information please contact Michael Beyrer, UAS professor (email: michael.beyrer@hevs.ch). • You need to be available for a face-to-face interview in Sion or Zurich. The HES-SO Valais-Wallis promotes equal opportunities. • Please submit your online application including resume on our website www.hevs.ch/job by 31.1.2019.
