PhD in Iontronic materials — EPFL

CHF 60'500 - 91'500

EPFL · Lausanne (VD)

Categoria: Ricerca Contratto: full-time Salario: CHF 60'500 - 91'500

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Location: Lausanne
Contract: full-time
Posted: 46 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.

Mission
For the 1 PhD position starting in 2026 summer (flexible) , we are seeking a candidate with experience in iontronic materials .
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

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

Group leader and Research mission : Prof. Main duties and responsibilities As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
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.
Term of employment: 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable for 4 years.
Please apply by uploading a single PDF file that contains supporting information, including:
At least 2 references willing to write recommendation letters and their contact information Application deadline: 02 March 2026
Contract Earliest Start Date: 2026 Spring to Summer, flexible Contract Type: PhD Student Duration: 1 year, renewable for 4 years

Notes and original content

Group leader and Research mission : Prof.
Yujia Zhang
Main duties and responsibilities
As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
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);