PHD position on Atomic-Scale Structure–Function Relationships in Separation Materials for Sustainable Processes — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 28 days ago
Role overview
PHD position on Atomic-Scale Structure–Function Relationships in Separation Materials for Sustainable Processes
100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
- PHD position on Atomic-Scale Structure–Function Relationships in Separation Materials for Sustainable Processes
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
Application process
- The Laboratory of Energy Science and Engineering (LESE, ETH Zürich) invites applications for a PhD position in the field of CO₂ capture and critical element recovery, with a focus on atomic-scale structure–performance relationships in separation materials.
- This PhD position is funded by the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Separations , and is carried out under the co-supervision of Dr.
- Paula Abdala and Prof.
- Christoph R.
- Müller. Project background
- The aim of this project is to establish a fundamental understanding of how atomic structure governs selectivity, capacity, and stability in materials for CO₂ capture and for the recovery of valuable elements such as lithium and cobalt from complex waste streams.
- These applications are key to enabling sustainable carbon management and circular resource use. Job description
- The research combines the synthesis of model materials with advanced structural and spectroscopic characterization, with a strong emphasis on X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS), X-ray total scattering with pair distribution function analysis, and vibrational spectroscopy
Contacts
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. About ETH Zürich
- Paul Abdala, [email protected] or Prof.
- Christoph Müller Christoph, [email protected].
Company and context
- High degree of independence and self-organization
- Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and evolving research project
- Flexibility for intensive experimental campaigns, including synchrotron beamtime Workplace We offer An exciting working environment
- Opportunities to learn cutting edge techniques Perspectives for career development A diverse and interdisciplinary team chevron_right
- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability
- In line with our values , ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture.
- We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.
- Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.
- Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future .
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Additional details
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term Project background
- These applications are key to enabling sustainable carbon management and circular resource use.
- The overarching goal is to connect atomic-scale mechanisms directly to their separation performance and to derive rational design principles for improved materials
- Flexibility for intensive experimental campaigns, including synchrotron beamtime An exciting working environment
- Opportunities to learn cutting edge techniques Perspectives for career development A diverse and interdisciplinary team
- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability
- We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
- cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge
Notes and original content
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term
- Project background
- Job description
- Flexibility for intensive experimental campaigns, including synchrotron beamtime
- An exciting working environment
- Opportunities to learn cutting edge techniques
- Perspectives for career development
- A diverse and interdisciplinary team
- chevron_right
- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich
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