OpenFieldOST Senior Research Engineer in Laser Micro-Machining & Advanced Photonics
Senior research engineering role at the IMP Buchs campus, leading industry-collaborative Innosuisse projects on femtosecond laser micromachining of brittle materials, medical implants, and precision semiconductor dies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD or Master's degree in Photonics, Applied Physics, or Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of industrial R&D experience.
- English language proficiency
- Exemplary professional English and German communication skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Proven track record in ultrafast femtosecond laser processing, beam shaping optics, or laser material ablation.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full-time permanent academic staff position: CHF 95,000 to CHF 115,000/year gross with Swiss pension and social insurance
- Application fee
- CHF 0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; salaried senior research scientist appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027 (Formal academic search deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official OST University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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