Senior academic associate UAS - Chemistry and Analysis of Biomolecules

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) has over 2,800 students. Through research and innovation, it contributes to economic and social development and the creation of jobs. The new Energypolis campus, home to the School of Engineering, EPFL and modern start-ups, is an innovative ecosystem for education and research. Why not come and join us?

In order to strengthen its team, the School of Engineering is inviting applications for a position of:

Senior academic associate UAS - Chemistry and Analysis of Biomolecules (80-100%)

Your mission

• Contribute to the teaching of organic and general chemistry
• Provide supervision, instruction and mentorship to students throughout their educational journey
• Undertake R&D projects and industrial assignments within the Institute of Life Sciences
• Participate in the acquisition of R&D project mandates

Your profile

• PhD in Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, in industry or academia,in the field of biomolecule chemistry
• Demonstrated expertise in the synthesis of biomolecules such as peptides, oligonucleotides, oligosaccharides, etc.
• Strong skills in the analytics of biomolecules using instrumental techniques such as mass spectrometry
• Experiencein the use and development of digital tools would be a plus
• Considered advantageous: experience in teaching and in R&D project development
• Fluentin German and English,proficiencyin French

Employment: 80-100%

Place of work: Sion

Starting date: 1 June 2026 or to be agreed upon

For further information please contact Birgit Sievert, Head of Life Science Engineering (birgit.sievert(α)

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas and certificates) by 10 January 2026 by clicking on the Apply button. The platform will not be available for applications from 1 December to 9 December 2025. Only online applications will be considered.