Engineer at the interface of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (initially limited to 1 year, with the possibility of permanent employment)

90%-100%, Zurich, temporary

Our laboratory, which is part of D-CHAB, is internationally recognised for its work at the interface of molecular, surface, and material chemistry towards the development of efficient and sustainable chemical processes. Based on this strong expertise, the laboratory also explores other avenues such as the development of materials for imaging and data storage. This approach entails the development of new molecular precursors and materials as well as their characterisation by advanced spectroscopy augmented with computational modelling together with high-throughput experimentation, catalyst testing, and data analysis. The group is composed of ca. 25-30 highly motivated Master&PhD students, post-docs and visitors with more than 10 nationalities. 

For more details, see: www.coperetgroup.ethz.ch

Job description

The role of the laboratory engineer will be

1. The development and maintenance of the catalysis platform, which includes a park of flow and batch reactors, a high-throughput testing facility, online and offline gas-chromatography apparatuses (CG, CG-MS, Electrochemistry-GC-CGMS), electrospray, glove-boxes, IR and UV-Vis spectrometers, and High-vacuum lines


2. The development of the IT infrastructure with modern Data storage and Analysis

Initially, we will offer a one year contract. This contract may be switched to a permanent contract thereafter by mutual agreement.

Your profile

• Experience in catalysis (engineering) and reactors


• Knowledge of Labview (other lab language)


• Interest in electronics and programming (C+, Python, etc.)


• Very good knowledge of both English and German 


• Necessary quality: being team oriented and being a problem solver.


• Level: Master or PhD in catalysis or chemical engineering

ETH Zurich

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