Postdoc position in polymer design for vat photopolymerization — EPFL
- Location
- Neuchâtel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
Mission
We are offering a full-time (100%) postdoc position at the Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) at EPFL Neuchatel.
At EPFL ALCHEMY, we are focused on developing accessible chemicals and processing strategies that can enable the manufacture of a wide variety of advanced functional materials and devices.
- Mission
- We are offering a full-time (100%) postdoc position at the Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) at EPFL Neuchatel.
- Main duties and responsibilities As a postdoc, you will be expected to:
- Have full responsibility for your own research
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities As a postdoc, you will be expected to:
- Have full responsibility for your own research
- Provide mentorship on chemical synthesis and characterization
- Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators Experiment design and execution Analyze and interpret experimental results
- Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals Present at international conferences Profile A PhD degree in the fields of chemistry or polymer science.
- Materials science is possible if the candidate has the required experience listed below
- Experience with small molecle synthesis and characterization is required
- Experience with polymer characterization is required
- At least 2 peer-reviewed scientific articles Excellent communication skills in English We offer A 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable. Competitive remuneration
- International collaboration and visiting opportunities
Application process
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.
- Please apply by uploading a single PDF file that contains the following:
- Cover/Motivation Letter that talks your fit for the position (1 page). Detailed CV
- A research statement that discusses two new small molecles and/or polymers that you have synthesized and characterized (3 pages maximum)
- Names and contact information of at least 2 references willing to write recommendation letters for you
Contacts
- For any further information, please contact: [email protected] Contract Start Date: 01/15/2027
- Activity Rate : 100.00 Contract Type: CDD Duration: 1 year, renewable Reference: 2454
Additional details
- Main duties and responsibilities As a postdoc, you will be expected to:
- Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators Experiment design and execution Analyze and interpret experimental results
- Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals Present at international conferences A PhD degree in the fields of chemistry or polymer science.
- At least 2 peer-reviewed scientific articles Excellent communication skills in English A 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable. Competitive remuneration
- A world-class research and training environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities
- Cover/Motivation Letter that talks your fit for the position (1 page).
- For any further information, please contact: [email protected] Contract Start Date: 01/15/2027
- Activity Rate : 100.00 Duration: 1 year, renewable
Notes and original content
- Main duties and responsibilities
- As a postdoc, you will be expected to:
- Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators
- Experiment design and execution
- Analyze and interpret experimental results
- Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Present at international conferences
- A PhD degree in the fields of chemistry or polymer science.
- At least 2 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- Excellent communication skills in English
Questions about this listing
What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
EPFL lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Neuchâtel. 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 EPFL offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with EPFL during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Neuchâtel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Neuchâtel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Neuchâtel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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