PHD position on Atomic-Scale Structure–Function Relationships in Separation Materials for Sustainable Processes — ETH Zürich

NewCHF 73'500 - 111'500

ETH Zürich · Zurich (ZH)

Categoria: Ricerca Contratto: fixed-term Salario: CHF 73'500 - 111'500

SalaryCHF 73'500 - 111'500

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

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

Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. About ETH Zürich
Paul Abdala, [email protected] or Prof.
Christoph Müller Christoph, [email protected].

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
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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

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
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Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

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