Your tasks * Your work will focus on investigating the mechanisms of electrochemical oxidation process (EOP) for the removal of emerging contaminants in water via the generation of hydroxyl radicals * Reaction intermediates and products will be analysed using a range of analytical chemistry techniques * Advanced characterization methods, including synchrotron-based techniques, will be used to investigate materials under operating conditions and establish design principles for next-generation EOP electrocatalysts * During your PhD, you will interact closely with colleagues within the electrochemistry department, the Swiss Light Source, and international collaborators Your profile * Completed 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. You will be registered as a PhD student at ETH ( ETH Zürich - Homepage | ETH Zürich) under the supervision of Prof. T. J. Schmidt. For further information, please contact PD Dr Emiliana Fabbri, emiliana.fabbri@psi.ch or 41 56 310 2795. Please submit your application online by 18 April 2026 (including addresses of referees) (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student in Electrochemical Degradation of Water Pollutants (Index-Nr. 5423-27322). Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland