Mission We are offering a joint full-time (100%) PhD Student at the Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) and the Soft Transducers Laboratory (LMTS) at EPFL Neuchatel.
The project will be on the additive manufacturing of EHD pumps.
Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) fiber pumps are flexible millimeter-diameter tubes that noiselessly generate fluid flow when a high voltage is applied.
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Mission We are offering a joint full-time (100%) PhD Student at the Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) and the Soft Transducers Laboratory (LMTS) at EPFL Neuchatel.
The project will be on the additive manufacturing of EHD pumps.
Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) fiber pumps are flexible millimeter-diameter tubes that noiselessly generate fluid flow when a high voltage is applied.
The PhD in Additive Manufacturing of Electrohydrodynamic Pumps role offered by EPFL is based in Neuchâtel, Canton of Neuchâtel, in the administration sector.
Working as a cross-border employee in the Canton of Neuchâtel requires a G Permit, renewed annually. The Canton applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income; since 2024 the Italy-Switzerland New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for PhD in Additive Manufacturing of Electrohydrodynamic Pumps in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in the Canton of Neuchâtel?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of Neuchâtel, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. In the administration sector, use our simulator for a tailored figure.
Do I need Swiss LAMal health insurance for the PhD in Additive Manufacturing of Electrohydrodynamic Pumps role in Neuchâtel?
New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting. Premiums vary by canton, model and deductible. Compare with our LAMal comparator.
