Postdoc in Photoelectrochemsitry and Corrosion — EPFL
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
- Località
- Lausanne
- Contratto
- full-time
- Pubblicato
- 39 giorni fa
SalarioCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Panoramica
Mission The Laboratory for Renewable Energy Sciences and Engineering ( http://lrese.epfl.ch/ ) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has an opening for a postdoctoral position in in the field of modeling of degradation in photoelectrochemical material systems and devices.
The project is part of LRESE’s Sinergia project DegPEC – Degradation mechanisms in photoelectrochemical devices.
The subproject goal is to characterize material systems and their degradation, to develop and build stable prototypes of photoelectrochemical solar fuel devices, and to closely interact with and support computational activities on the same topic.
- Mission The Laboratory for Renewable Energy Sciences and Engineering ( http://lrese.epfl.ch/ ) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has an opening for a postdoctoral position in in the field of modeling of degradation in photoelectrochemical material systems and devices.
- The project is part of LRESE’s Sinergia project DegPEC – Degradation mechanisms in photoelectrochemical devices.
- Main duties and responsibilities Profile The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing, testing, and operating a stable photoelectrochemical device and for testing degradation of PEC material systems.
- Some of these tests involve operation and working with high flux solar light.
Responsabilità principali
- Main duties and responsibilities Profile The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing, testing, and operating a stable photoelectrochemical device and for testing degradation of PEC material systems.
- Some of these tests involve operation and working with high flux solar light.
- We encourage applicants with an experimental background, experience in (photo)electrochemical characterization techniques, corrosion science, and a holistic view on photoelectrochemical processes and devices.
- Additionally, background in heat, mass, and charge transfer (especially radiation), fluid flow, semiconductor physics, and chemistry are required for the project.
Processo di candidatura
- Experience with computational approaches, numerical methods, and programming are beneficial for the application.
- Ideal applicants are expected to have completed their doctorate at the start of the appointment.
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages). And in one PDF: A CV with a publication list. A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
Contatti
- Contract Start Date : as soon as possible.
- Submissions will be considered until April 30, 2025.
Azienda e contesto
- The ability to work within a collaborative environment, good communication and organizational skills, and scientific initiative are paramount. Additionally, we expect a candidate that
- is independent, creative, and solution-oriented
- has excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- has strong motivation to explore new research domains
- has good team spirit and contributes to general laboratory activities
- and contributes to a safe, clean and effective experimental lab We offer A stimulating and international working environment
- Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)
- Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
Dettagli ulteriori
- details for 3 referees.
- The ability to work within a collaborative environment, good communication and organizational skills, and scientific initiative are paramount. Additionally, we expect a candidate that
- and contributes to a safe, clean and effective experimental lab We offer A stimulating and international working environment
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages). A CV with a publication list. A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
- Contact details for 3 referees.
Note e contenuto originale
- The ability to work within a collaborative environment, good communication and organizational skills, and scientific initiative are paramount.
- Additionally, we expect a candidate that
- and contributes to a safe, clean and effective experimental lab We offer
- A stimulating and international working environment
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.
- You are asked to supply:
- A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).
- And in one PDF:
- A CV with a publication list.
- A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
