Professor of Polymer Chemistry and Technology

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Qui sommes-nous?

Enseignement, recherche, emplois, événements: l’Université de Fribourg est un espace d’innovations et un moteur important pour la vie économique et culturelle de la région. Elle attire des étudiant-e-s et des chercheur-euse-s en provenance de toute la Suisse et du monde entier, elle marque le quotidien de la cité bilingue de Fribourg, depuis sa fondation en 1889.

As a member of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), the University of Fribourg emphasises the qualitative assessment of academic achievements and transparent processes. The university also seeks to promote the equitable representation of different genders. The university strongly encourages applications from women.

Vos missions

• The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally leading research programme and secure substantial external funding. Close collaboration with other members of the Institute and the Faculty of Science and Medicine is expected. The AMI contributes to the Faculty of Science and Medicine's educational mission by delivering graduate level teaching. The institute offers highly competitive working conditions, outstanding infrastructure, a generous start-up package, and generous discretionary research funds

Profil souhaité

• Applicants should have an exceptional track record of international research excellence in polymer chemistry and technology, appropriate to their career stage. Their research programme should encompass the design, synthesis, processing, and application of novel (nano)materials and systems. The Adolphe Merkle Institute's research strategy emphasises soft nanomaterials and bioinspiration, combining fundamental and application-oriented research to facilitate technology transfer. Preferred application fields include Health and Food, Sustainable and Circular Materials, and Materials with Emerging Functions

Coordonnées des personnes de contact

Prof. Ullrich Steiner, Director, Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) ullrich.steiner@unifr.ch