Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. Supported by your supervisors, you will take a leading role in shaping and executing the research project. You will be encouraged to develop independent scientific ideas, propose new concepts, and test them experimentally.
Responsibilities
* Designing and executing synthesis strategies and systematic parameter studies
* Investigating polymerization mechanisms, solvent effects, and structure formation processes
* Applying and interpreting advanced materials characterization techniques
* Coordinating project activities and interacting with academic and industrial partners
* Supervising intern students or student researchers contributing to the project
* Hosting visiting researchers from partner organizations
* Compiling, analyzing, and critically interpreting experimental data
* Contributing to patent applications with support from the team
* Leading scientific publications and presenting results at international conferences
* Occasional travel to the industry partner in Asia for information exchange
* Conducting doctoral coursework at a Swiss university
* Successfully completing the Ph.D. mid-term evaluation and doctoral defense
Your profile
* A high level of scientific curiosity, independence, and motivation
* Master’s degree in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, sol–gel chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field. (Ph.D. degree with equivalent experience for postdoctoral applicants)
* Strong interest in polymer chemistry fundamentals and structure-controlled materials design
* Experience with organic synthesis and/or polymer–solvent interactions, gelation, or porous materials is a strong advantage
* Familiarity with porous materials characterization techniques is beneficial, but not required, e.g. nitrogen sorption (BET, BJH, NLDFT), SEM, TEM, TGA, FTIR, NMR, thermal conductivity measurements
* Basic knowledge of molecular simulation or modelling (e.g., molecular dynamics, coarse-grained modelling, or structure–property simulations) is advantageous
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
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