Professor of Beverage Innovation 80–100 %

What you will be responsible for

• Lead and professionally, strategically and organisationally develop a research group in the field of beverage innovation. 
• Lead, support and develop a multidisciplinary team. 
• Plan, manage and coordinate the research group's human and financial resources. 
• Acquire third-party funding and take overall responsibility for applied research and development projects in collaboration with partners from the food industry. 
• Module responsibility: Design, coordinate and teach modules on the Bachelor's degree programme in Food Science, with a focus on process and product development for liquid and semi-solid foods. 
• Supervise term papers, Bachelor's theses and Master's theses. 
• Actively promote knowledge transfer and build and maintain professional networks with academic and industry partners at national and international level. 
• Contribute to the development of continuing professional development programmes. 
• Play an active role in the strategic development of the centre.

What makes you a great fit

• You hold a university degree and a PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Process Engineering or a related discipline. You have at least five years of experience in industrial or industry-related research and development, ideally in process and product development for liquid and semi-solid foods or in beverage innovation. 
• You have a proven track record of acquiring, managing and delivering applied research and development projects and enjoy leading and developing interdisciplinary teams. You hold a higher education teaching qualification or are willing to obtain one. As teaching is conducted predominantly in German, an excellent command of German is essential. 
• You are enthusiastic about building and maintaining networks with partners from industry and academia and value interdisciplinary collaboration and professional exchange. 
• You communicate openly and transparently, treat others with respect, and take responsibility with a high degree of reliability. Your positive and motivating approach enables you to actively shape your working environment and to give and receive constructive feedback. You are also passionate about innovation and committed to developing practice-oriented, high-quality university teaching.

About your workplace

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of applied sciences in German-speaking Switzerland, with around 15,000 students, more than 11,000 continuing education participants and over 3,700 employees.

We are committed to building diverse teams in order to promote equality and inclusion. We offer a flexible working environment that can be adapted to your individual circumstances.

School of Life Sciences und Facility Management

Life Sciences and Facility Management: Study and research in Wädenswil: practical, creative, passionate and reflective. Our expertise in life sciences and facility management in the areas of the environment, food and health enables us to make a vital contribution to solving social challenges and improving quality of life.

We are committed to building diverse teams to promote equality and diversity. We offer you a flexible working environment that can be tailored to your personal circumstances.

Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation
"We understand food" - this holistic approach guides our institute.

We observe all developments relevant to food in society, the economy, technology and nature. We focus on 'managing the making of better food and beverages' in teaching, research, further education and services - in close cooperation with companies, institutions and authorities.

The main focus of the institute is thus on the application-oriented control and optimization of manufacturing processes. The aim is to develop products and solutions that optimally satisfy people's nutritional needs. Our mission is to produce 'better' food and beverages that are delicious, healthy, safe and sustainable from the raw material to the consumer

Why work at the ZHAW?

Here, you will find the space to shape developments and make a difference. We value respect and promote diversity. Discover what makes working at the ZHAW so special.

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Do you have any questions about the application process?

Manuela Laure
Recruiting Manager
manuela.laure@zhaw.ch

Do you have any questions about the advertised vacancy?

Prof. Dr. Selcuk Yildirim
Deputy Director of the Institute
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