Senior Researcher Control Engineering - Energy Systems

The Institut für Energiesysteme (IES) in Buchs SG is one of the leading addresses in Swiss heat pump research. We are building a new focus area: model-based control for heat pumps and other flexible loads. Operating them optimally and utilizing their flexibility is crucial for the energy transition. For this purpose, we are looking for, immediately or by arrangement: Research Associate Control Engineering - Energy Systems You develop methods that work across large plant inventories -- supported by our heat pump test center, the only accredited one in Switzerland, and ten years of our own high-resolution field measurement data. Senior Researcher Control Engineering - Energy Systems Your field of activity * You develop scalable model-based control and optimization concepts for heat pumps and other flexible loads * You model and identify heat pump, building, and energy systems and evaluate extensive field and test bench measurement data for this purpose * You design and test scalable interfaces for the connection, observation, and control of field plants as well as investigation and measurement concepts * You transfer your methods into software tools that reach energy suppliers and plant manufacturers in real operation, partly as Open Source * You manage work packages in applied research projects independently, work with industrial partners, and provide technical guidance to employees * You publish your results, contribute to project proposals, and supervise students Your expertise * Completed engineering studies (Master's) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, technical cybernetics, automation technology, or a related field; doctorate an advantage * At least 5 years of function-relevant professional experience in industry or academia in model-based control, modeling, or system identification * Proven practice in implementation on real technical systems and with extensive real measurement or operational data * Programming skills in Python at a productive level; use of AI-supported development tools and language models in productive processing pipelines is an advantage * Independently design approaches for open questions -- and find solutions that hold up in real industrial practice; project management experience an advantage * Structured way of working, strong communication skills with practical partners, scientific integrity, and interest in building up the subject area Why you fit with us and what you can expect from us * Your results do not remain on paper -- they go directly to plant manufacturers and energy suppliers who use them * You help build a new focus area -- you help shape what we work on, how we work, and how the team grows * Do you come from an adjacent industry? Expressly welcome: You must bring methodological competence, heat pump-specific expertise we will build with you Interest? Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to your application via our online tool ( until 18. October 2026. For technical questions, Prof. Dr. Matthäus Alberding, Head of Control & Systems Engineering at the Institut für Energiesysteme, is at your disposal, Your benefits with us You can find our benefits on our [career page](< >). About the OST The OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule is an intercantonal and interstate university of applied sciences with locations in Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona and Mit excellent Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as cutting-edge continuing education, we train future-oriented specialists and managers. In the field of application-oriented research and development as well as services, we are among the leading institutions nationally. Questions about the application process Sylvia Iten HR Business Partner Fachspezifische Fragen j4id10428866jm j4it1041jm j4iy26jm