Senior Adsorption Specialist

Senior Adsorption Specialist

Climeworks

Zürich, Switzerland

Your mission

Job description

• Adsorption Expertise: You act as Climeworks’ internal expert on adsorption, providing technical guidance and supporting key decisions in R&D and process development;
• Adsorption Experimental Data Analysis: You develop, improve and maintain methods for analyzing breakthrough curves, ensuring robust interpretation and data quality;
• Co‑Adsorption Isotherm Modelling: You guide the use and implementation of co‑adsorption isotherms for process modelling and help translate laboratory data into engineering-relevant inputs;
• Sorbent Development Guidance: You support the development of new sorbents by applying your deep understanding of adsorption fundamentals and mass transport limitations;
• Dynamic Adsorption Modelling: You contribute to the development and refinement of dynamic adsorption process models and serve as the go-to expert for all topics related to adsorption;
• Adsorption Process Development and Intellectual Property: You design, innovate, and scale adsorption processes from conceptualization to deployment. You strengthen Climeworks’ intellectual property position and support competitive landscape assessments.

Your story

Requirements

• Chemical Engineering Background: You have an academic background in chemical engineering, 5+ years of experience and ideally hold a PhD with a focus on adsorption;
• Industrial Adsorption Expertise: You understand adsorption fundamentals in industrial applications and have demonstrated experience applying them in real‑world settings, considering operational and business constraints;
• Execution Mindset & Tools: You get things done with a pragmatic, observant and curious approach, and you are proficient in modern data analysis tools and processes;
• Strong Communication Skills: You clearly communicate complex scientific and engineering concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge;
• Language Skills & Travel: You are proficient in English and motivated to travel occasionally.