Professor of Beverage Innovation 80-100 %

Shape the future of beverage innovation: Develop innovative, sustainable processes, drive applied research in close cooperation with partners from the food industry, and inspire the next generation of students for innovative and sustainable solutions. Professor of Beverage Innovation 80-100 % Department: Life Sciences und Facility Management Start date: or by arrangement Tasks * Leadership and technical, strategic, and organizational further development of a research group in the field of beverage innovation. * Leadership, promotion, and development of a team * Planning, management, and coordination of the personnel and financial resources of the research group * Acquisition of third-party funds, overall responsibility, and leadership of applied research and development projects with partners from the food industry. * Module responsibility, conception, and implementation of teaching courses in the Bachelor's degree program Food Science in the area of process and product development of liquid and semi-solid foods. * Supervision of semester, Bachelor's, and Master's theses. * Active knowledge transfer as well as building and maintaining professional networks in the national and international scientific and industrial context. * Participation in the development of continuing education offerings * Strategic participation in the development of the center Profile We expect a completed university degree with a doctorate in food sciences, food technology, process engineering, or a related field. You have several years (usually at least five years) of experience in industrial or industry-related research and development, ideally in the field of process and product development of liquid and semi-solid foods or beverage innovation. You bring proven expertise in the execution and leadership of applied research and development projects, and enjoy the leadership and further development of interdisciplinary teams. Didactic qualification for higher education teaching is required or the willingness to acquire it. Instruction takes place predominantly in German, therefore very good German language skills are required. A pronounced interest in building and maintaining networks with partners from the food industry and research partners, as well as in professional exchange across disciplinary boundaries, completes your profile. You communicate openly and transparently, act appreciatively and respectfully, and take responsibility with high reliability. With a positive and motivating attitude, you actively shape your working environment and naturally give and receive constructive feedback. In addition, you bring a pronounced joy in innovation as well as in the design and further development of practical, high-quality higher education. We offer you a challenging task with plenty of room for development in an inspiring environment and a motivated team. The appointment to Professor is made by the University of Applied Sciences Council upon appropriate qualification. Why we stand for it The [ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften](< >) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland with over 14'000 students and over 11'000 continuing education participants as well as around 3'700 employees. ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation. Life Sciences und Facility Management: Studying and researching in Wädenswil: practical, creative, passionate, and reflective. With our competencies in Life Sciences and Facility Management, we make an important contribution to solving our societal challenges and increasing our quality of life in the areas of Environment, Food, Health. [Institut für Lebensmittel- und Getränkeinnovation:](< >) <<We understand food>> - this holistic approach guides our institute. We observe all developments relevant to food in society, economy, technology, and nature. In doing so, we focus in teaching, research, continuing education, and service on <<managing the making of better food and beverages>> - in close cooperation with companies, institutions, and authorities. The institute's focus is thus on the application-oriented mastery and optimization of production processes. The goal is products and solutions that optimally satisfy people's needs regarding nutrition. Our mission is <<better>> food and Ge j4id10420023a j4it1040a j4iy26a