PhD in Iontronic materials — EPFL
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 47 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Mission For the 1 PhD position starting in 2026 summer (flexible) , we are seeking a candidate with experience in iontronic materials .
Examples include stimuli-responsive soft materials, biomaterials, hydrogels, organogels, organohydrogels, conductive polymers, ionic elastomers, and ionic liquids, among others.
The candidate should be interested in emerging, interdisciplinary fields and be motivated to address new challenges, including the development of (1) iontronic devices , (2) soft material manufacturing , and (3) biointerfaces .
- Mission For the 1 PhD position starting in 2026 summer (flexible) , we are seeking a candidate with experience in iontronic materials .
- Examples include stimuli-responsive soft materials, biomaterials, hydrogels, organogels, organohydrogels, conductive polymers, ionic elastomers, and ionic liquids, among others.
- Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
- Have full responsibility for your own dissertation;
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
- Have full responsibility for your own dissertation;
- Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators; Experiment design and execution;
- Analyse and interpret experimental results;
- Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals; Present at international conferences;
- Supervise student projects and basic administrative support. Profile
- MSc in materials science, microengineering, or bioengineering;
- Experience with polymer characterisation is required;
- Prior experience in cleanroom manufacturing and 3D printing is a plus ;
- Strong experimental skills and a practical and hands-on mindset;
Application process
- Information Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered .
- Please apply by uploading a single PDF file that contains supporting information, including: Motivation Letter Detailed CV
- At least 2 references willing to write recommendation letters and their contact information
- Application deadline: 02 March 2026 If you are successful, you will need to enrol in one of the EPFL doctoral school programs .
- Please check this page for additional information.
- Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL.
- Potential doctoral program for this position: EDMX, EDMI, EDBB, or EDAM;
- Contract Earliest Start Date: 2026 Spring to Summer, flexible Activity Rate: 100% Contract Type: PhD Student Duration: 1 year, renewable for 4 years Reference: 2024
Additional details
- Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators; Experiment design and execution;
- Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals; Present at international conferences;
- Supervise student projects and basic administrative support.
- Independent, self-driven, creative, solution-oriented, open-minded, team-player, and collaborative; Fluency in English (French is a plus);
- Enthusiasm in sports is a plus.
- Please apply by uploading a single PDF file that contains supporting information, including:
Notes and original content
- Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators;
- Experiment design and execution;
- Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
- Present at international conferences;
- Independent, self-driven, creative, solution-oriented, open-minded, team-player, and collaborative;
- Fluency in English (French is a plus);
- Motivation Letter
- Detailed CV
