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Empa - the place where innovation starts



Empa is the research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain and conducts cutting-edge research for the benefit of industry and the well-being of society.

The group of electrochemistry of our Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures is offering a

PhD position: Electrochemical synthesis of biomimetic photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications

Empa’s group of electrochemistry is developing the understanding between materials and its physical/electrochemical properties. For this, we perform the fine tuning of the materials through advanced electrochemical and lithography combinations, its characterization (chemical, microstructural, surface properties etc), and we tend to develop state of the art electrochemical devices for energy and environmental applications

 

This interdisciplinary PhD project combines chemistry, material science, engineering and lithography and is supported by Metrohm Foundation.

 

 

Your profile

• Completed Master`s degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or similar


• Previous experience in electrochemistry is an advantages


• Additional skills and experience in the energy or environmental domain is appreciated


• Highly motivated, communicative and interest in interdisciplinary research


• Language skills: English, German (advantageous)

 

A project duration of 4 years is planned in order to carry out the above research tasks in form of a PhD thesis. You will have to be accepted by the EPFL doctoral school, from where you will receive the degree.
For further information about the position please contact Dr. Laetitia Philippe, Laetitia.philippe@empa.ch  and visit our websites www.empa.ch/web/s206  and Empa-Video




We look forward to receiving your online application including a letter of motivation, CV, diplomas with transcripts and contact details of two referees. Please upload the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered.



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