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Welcome SARMA Annual Conference @ Empa Peter Hofer

Welcome SARMA Annual Conference @ Empa Peter Hofer. Empa in Numbers. 3 Sites Dübendorf, St. Gallen, Thun 830 Employees (720 FTE) 400 University graduates 100 Graduates of universities of applied science 130 PhD students Budget 83 mio. CHF federal funding

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Welcome SARMA Annual Conference @ Empa Peter Hofer

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  1. Welcome SARMA Annual Conference @ Empa Peter Hofer

  2. Empa in Numbers 3 SitesDübendorf, St. Gallen, Thun 830 Employees (720 FTE)400 University graduates 100 Graduates of universities of applied science 130 PhD students Budget 83 mio. CHF federal funding 40 mio. CHF third party funding

  3. Research at Empa Theme-oriented Themes are top-down defined  Each theme must combine: - different scientific disciplines - competencies of different laboratories (internal and external) - natural science and engineering science  projects should be use-inspired applications solutions  research basedservices

  4. Empa’s Research Themes – what do we do? Adaptive Material Systems Materials for Health & Performance Nanotechnology Natural Resources and Pollutants Materials for Energy Technologies

  5. What are the Prerequisites for Success? adequate organization of the key processes 1. Setting the goals 2. Controlling the achievement of the goals 3. Allocation of resources 4. Finding the right staff

  6. Steering Mechanisms of Empa’s Research Long term12-16 years Research Themes Theme set by the board of directors structure (what shall be done within this theme) proposed by a steering group and accepted by the board Control: Evaluation by an international team of scientists medium term 4 years Working Planof each Laboratory made by the laboratory- and group leaders and scientists accepted by the board of directors short term 1 year Performance agreementof each Laboratory made by the laboratory- and group leaders accepted by the board of directors Control: - Reporting to the board - Visit of the lab by the CEO and the head of Department

  7. How to get the right staff? no permanent engagements for new scientists no security at all  Be attractive for young scientists  Set the right incentives Empa 1990: job security wrong incentive Empa 2008: - interesting research projects for young scientists - ideal platform for an industrial career  Challenge these young scientist in a organised project  Keep the best for a long-term engagement

  8. I wish you an interesting meeting and I thank you for your attention

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