Postdoc in photoelectrochemistry — EPFL
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 29 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Mission
The Laboratory for Renewable Energy Sciences and Engineering (http://lrese.epfl.ch/) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has an opening for a postdoctoral position in in the field of modeling of degradation in photoelectrochemical material systems and devices.
The project is part of LRESE’s Sinergia project DegPEC – Degradation mechanisms in photoelectrochemical devices.
- Mission
- The Laboratory for Renewable Energy Sciences and Engineering (http://lrese.epfl.ch/) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has an opening for a postdoctoral position in in the field of modeling of degradation in photoelectrochemical material systems and devices.
- Working and collaborating in research project on degradation in photoelectrochemical materials and devices Analysis and publication of results
- Build a strong network in the field of research
Main responsibilities
- Working and collaborating in research project on degradation in photoelectrochemical materials and devices Analysis and publication of results
- Build a strong network in the field of research
- Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision
- Support managing activities of the 3-partner project Profile
- The successful applicant will be responsible for implementing, testing, and operating a stable photoelectrochemical device and for testing degradation of PEC material systems.
- Some of these tests involve operation and working with high flux solar light.
- We encourage applicants with an experimental background, experience in (photo)electrochemical characterization techniques, corrosion science, and a holistic view on photoelectrochemical processes and devices.
- Additionally, background in heat, mass, and charge transfer (especially radiation), fluid flow, semiconductor physics, and chemistry are required for the project.
Application process
- Experience with computational approaches, numerical methods, and programming are beneficial for the application.
- Ideal applicants are expected to have completed their doctorate at the start of the appointment.
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages). And in one PDF: A CV with a publication list. A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
Contacts
- Contract Start Date : as soon as possible.
- Submissions will be considered until April 30, 2025
Company and context
- The ability to work within a collaborative environment, good communication and organizational skills, and scientific initiative are paramount. Additionally, we expect a candidate that
- is independent, creative, and solution-oriented
- has excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- has strong motivation to explore new research domains
- has good team spirit and contributes to general laboratory activities
- and contributes to a safe, clean and effective experimental lab We offer A stimulating and international working environment
- Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)
- Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations
Additional details
- details for 3 referees.
- Working and collaborating in research project on degradation in photoelectrochemical materials and devices Analysis and publication of results
- Support managing activities of the 3-partner project
- The ability to work within a collaborative environment, good communication and organizational skills, and scientific initiative are paramount. Additionally, we expect a candidate that
- and contributes to a safe, clean and effective experimental lab A stimulating and international working environment
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply: A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages). A CV with a publication list. A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
- Contact details for 3 referees.
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities
- Working and collaborating in research project on degradation in photoelectrochemical materials and devices
- Analysis and publication of results
- The ability to work within a collaborative environment, good communication and organizational skills, and scientific initiative are paramount.
- Additionally, we expect a candidate that
- and contributes to a safe, clean and effective experimental lab
- A stimulating and international working environment
- Informations
- Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.
- You are asked to supply:
