ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. It is renowned for its excellent education, its cutting-edge fundamental research and its efforts to put new knowledge and innovations directly into practice. The Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, where will be conducted this PhD, belongs to the top ranked departments in Europe and provides state of the art facility for research and education.PhD Student in Chemistry (100%) The project consists in the development of catalysts for the conversion of methane to fuels in collaboration with a major industrial partner. The project will require the design, the synthesis and the detailed characterization of tailored molecular precursors and materials with the goal to generate solid catalysts for the conversion of methane. More information will be provided upon interest/request. In addition, the PhD student will be expected to teach inorganic chemistry at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry as part of his PhD studies. You have a master degree in Chemistry or equivalent with a good knowledge of inorganic chemistry and catalysis with experience in molecular chemistry as well as classical characterization methods. Knowledge of material science and advanced characterization methods are welcome. We look forward to receiving your online application including a CV, a letter of motivation, the name of three professors for references as well as transcript for the last year of Bachelor and the Master degree (when available). Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
For further information about our research laboratory, please visit our website www.coperetgroup.ethz.ch. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. C. Copéret by email: ccoperet "at" ethz.ch (no applications).
