Lead Development Specialist in Adsorption (80-100%)

Lead Development Specialist in Adsorption

• Location: Zurich, Switzerland
• Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

**About Climeworks** Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations. We develop, build, and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines that capture CO₂ directly from the air and store it underground permanently. Founded in 2009, Climeworks aims to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air and is a pioneer in the DAC industry with the world's largest DAC facility in operation.

**Your Mission** As a Lead Development Specialist in Adsorption at Climeworks, your responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing novel adsorption process concepts for Climeworks' DAC technology
• Leading targeted measurement campaigns to support advanced modeling capabilities and dynamic models application
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in testing material development, process engineering, product design, and more
• Conducting optimization studies of adsorption-desorption process design parameters
• Managing collaborations with internal and external partners to enhance the fundamental understanding of Climeworks' DAC process
• Mentoring and training junior team members and contributing new ideas to improve Climeworks' IP portfolio

**Your Story** To qualify for this role, you should have:

• A PhD in process engineering, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
• Advanced knowledge in adsorption thermodynamics or separation processes
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in a similar role
• Hands-on experience in designing and testing adsorption systems
• Familiarity with sorbent characterization methods
• Fluency in English (German is beneficial but not required)

**What We Offer**

• A horizontal organization with a great team and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology

**Apply Now** If you are a disruptive thinker, passionate achiever, and inspiring leader ready to tackle global challenges, apply now by filling out the online application form on our careers portal.

**Our Promise** At Climeworks, we value diversity and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants to bring their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to help solve one of humankind's greatest challenges.

*Note: The percentage in the job title indicates that this vacancy can be full-time or part-time based on your preference.*

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