Postdoc position in CO2 electrocatalysis under realistic conditions — Empa
- Location
- Dübendorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 136 days ago
Role overview
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.
- 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.
- We are looking for a highly motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.
- The ideal candidate possesses a PhD degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related discipline.
Key requirements
- We are looking for a highly motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.
- The ideal candidate possesses a PhD degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related discipline.
- As this project is a cutting-edge research activity beyond the current state-of-the-art in electrocatalysis, we are looking for someone creative, curious, highly motivated, and with excellent problem-solving and technical skills.
- Prior experience in electrochemistry and/or catalysis is a strong advantage.
- The successful candidate will be expected to work independently in the lab while collaborating and communicating effectively with our multidisciplinary team. Our offer
- You will join a dynamic young international research group working in a brand new laboratory building located at Empa’s campus in Dübendorf near downtown Zürich.
- In addition to our state-of-the-art electrocatalysis facilities encompassing catalyst and electrode synthesis, parallel electrochemical characterizations and comprehensive gas and liquid analytics, the lab owns and operates a large array of instruments including X-ray diffractometers, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, infrared and Raman spectrometers, and argon ion mills and electron microscopes.
- The position is closely connected to two national research initiatives focusing on the synthesis of sustainable fuels and chemicals providing many opportunities to interact with a large and high-profile network that includes members of both academia and industry.
- Empa is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application process
- We strongly encourage applications from female researchers and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
- We believe diversity drives innovation and scientific excellence.
- Join us in contributing to groundbreaking research in sustainable energy technologies!
- We look forward to receiving your online application including a two-page motivation letter, CV, scholarly records, diplomas with transcripts, and at least two reference letters.
- Only complete applications will be considered.
Contacts
- Please upload all documents through our webpage, applications via E-mail cannot be accepted.
Additional details
- Empa’s Laboratory Materials for Energy Conversion focuses on materials and device innovation for sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies.
- The research project focuses on understanding the electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 into sustainable products. Your task will include:
- The successful candidate will be expected to work independently in the lab while collaborating and communicating effectively with our multidisciplinary team.
Notes and original content
- Your tasks
- The research project focuses on understanding the electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 into sustainable products.
- Your task will include:
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Empa offer for this role?
Empa lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Dübendorf. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Empa offer?
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