PhD in Iontronic materials — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 93 days ago
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);
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 Lausanne. 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?
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