Senior Development Specialist Modelling and Simulations (80-100%)

• Process modeling: You develop dynamic process models for our DAC technology aiming at enhancing overall productivity, efficiency and reliability of current and future DAC plants.  

• Model management: You maintain and version-control the developed models.  

• Community building: You structure and coordinate the informal group of model users across different teams. 

• Collaboration: You work closely with experimentalists, data scientists, and adsorption specialists to develop novel adsorption process concepts. You manage external collaborations to accelerate model development and complement Climeworks own R&D activities. 

• Contribution to IP: You generate new ideas and concepts to improve Climeworks IP portfolio. You stay abreast of all new relevant developments in the field and provide competitive assessment. 

• Educational background: You hold at least an MSc in mechanical, chemical, process, engineering with 5 years of experience, or a PhD in a relevant field with up to 5 years of experience. 

• Technical expertise: You bring strong skills in numerical simulations and chemical process modeling, aiming at enhancing overall productivity, efficiency and reliability of current and future DAC plants. Ideally, you have expertise in batch adsorption processes modeling. 

• Mindset: You are pragmatic, collaborative, and creative in your approach to solving problems. 

• Language skills and mobility: You are fluent in English and willing to travel occasionally. 

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.

• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.

• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities: 

• This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

• The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.