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

About the position

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

Institution: Empa

Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering

Engineering » Other

Physics » Acoustics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

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.

R&D of acoustic system (acoustics/multi-physics simulation, experimental planning, setup, measurements, analysis)

Software development (data acquisition and processing, system communication)

FH/University degree (Master or PhD) Acoustics/Electronics/Engineering or equivalent

Experience: Acoustics (active, passive), laser processing

Skills: R&D manufacturing, software development (machine communication, data acquisition, etc.), hardware integration

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 September 2026 and a duration of one year with the possibility of extension.

Please submit these exclusively via our job portal.

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Research Field: Engineering

Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10

Research Field: Physics

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What you’ll bring

• Research Field: Engineering
• Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
• Research Field: Physics

At a glance

Position type

Postdoc

Institution

Empa

Department

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Research group

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Location

Dübendorf, Switzerland, CH

Supervisor / contact person

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Funding

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Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Duration

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Expected start

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Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-442362

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Electronics, Physics

Research area

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Methods

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Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

01 Oct 2026 · 21:59 UTC

Priority review date

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Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-10-01T21:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
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.
Where to apply
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Original sources

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