Your tasks
* Your work will focus on investigating activity and mechanistic insights of the molecular Co-based electro- and photocatalysts for the CO2 reduction reaction
* Various cobalt-containing molecules and materials will be synthesized and characterized using spectroscopic techniques (NMR, UV-vis, IR, etc.); the activity will be tested electrochemically, and mechanistic insights gained in situ with lab- and synchrotron- and XFEL-based techniques
* During your PhD, you will interact with your colleagues within the electrochemistry laboratory, beamline scientists, as well as international collaborators
Your profile
* You have a master's degree in physical chemistry, chemical physics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related discipline, with interest or experience in electrochemistry and spectroscopy techniques
* You have an active interest in experimental work and take the initiative for new solutions; being able to work independently in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team
* Good communication and writing skills in English are required
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
For further information, please contact Marija Zorić, or
Please submit your application online by October 25th, 2025 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (Index-Nr
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Pascale Bärtschi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland