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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries

The successful candidate will be interested in further developing existing systems as well as developing new ones to push the boundaries of our observational capabilities. They will also have a genuine interest in atmospheric and aerosol sciences, as well as polar regions

For the application via the EPFL recruiting platform, please submit a motivation letter including your interests and qualifications, a CV and – if applicable – a publication list, as well as the contacts of three referees

Main duties and responsibilities

• Further develop and maintain the helikite system (winch, board computer, communication/control system, instrument integration in payload) and other custom-made laboratory systems
• Obtain flight permissions
• Design experiments, and contribute with own ideas to new observational and instrumental needs that arise
• Support EERL researchers in maintaining and repairing instrumentation
• Support field logistics
• Participate in field campaigns
• Keep health and safety standards in the laboratory
• Documentation of work and systems
• General contribution to EERL’s activities
• Participate in student supervision
• Promote polar research and its impact to the public

Profile

• MSc in engineering with experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, mechatronics and applied physics
• Skills in analog & digital circuit design, PCB design, embedded systems (ARM, Arduino, STM32), basics in signal processing
• Coding experience (e.g., python, Matlab) and data handling/visualization
• Experience in building prototypes
• Experience in lab work and fixing of instrumentation
• Experience in project management
• Experience in field work is an asset
• Good interpersonal skills, team player
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

We offer

• A dynamic, interdisciplinary and young research group
• A vibrant, internationally visible and rising academic institution in alpine and polar environmental research
• A great working atmosphere and ample opportunities for professional and personal development with access to many continuing education courses