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Are you a PhD graduate eager to take the next leap in your academic journey? Look no further! EMPA, Zurich, Switzerland invites online applications for prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships across a wide range of research fields. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to propel your career forward. 

Candidates interested in Postdoctoral Fellowships can check the details and may apply as soon as possible.

 

(01) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:–Postdoc position in CO2 electrocatalysis to solid products

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, chemical engineering or a related discipline. As this project is a cutting-edge research activity, well beyond the current state-of-the-art in electrocatalysis, we are looking for someone creative, curious, highly motivated and with excellent problem-solving skills. Prior experience in electrochemistry, catalysis, and/or Python is an advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently in the lab while collaborating and communicating effectively with our multidisciplinary team. Empa is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage applications from female candidates. Join us in contributing to groundbreaking research in sustainable energy technologies!

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(02) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Post-doc or Scientist in the Field of extreme micromechanics of core-shell structures

You must hold a PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar. A high level of motivation to work in close collaboration with industry, experimentalists and an international, multidisciplinary research teams is essential. Experience in mechanical design, experimentation, analysis and analytical techniques such as EBSD or EDX is desirable.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(03) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Postdoc in the field of interface mechanics and adhesion

  • PhD degree in material science, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering or related fields
  • Experience in thin film deposition and experimental interface mechanics and characterization is desirable
  • Interest in sustainable materials development with a potential for industrial implementation
  • Fluency in English (written and oral) is a pre-condition, knowledge of German is an asset
  • Self-motivated, critical-thinking, open-minded and communicative, with a strong interest to work in an interdisciplinary research environment

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(04) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– PostDoc or Scientist on a carbon-binding society within planetary boundaries

  • PhD in environmental engineering, industrial ecology, or similar 
  • Experience in modelling and evaluating the socio-economic metabolism, for example with material flow analysis or life cycle assessment 
  • Deep understanding of engineering principles for evaluating novel technologies and provide guidance for their ecological design 
  • Interest in and comprehension of Earth system processes and environmental impacts 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(05) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Postdoc position in X-ray analytical research for biomedical applications: understanding nanoparticle behavior in biological environments

If you are a highly motivated and passionate person, with excellent communication skills, seeking to make a major impact in analytical research related to biomedicine; you thrive in interdisciplinary environments, and meet the following criteria: 
  • completed PhD degree in crystallography, material science, chemistry, physics or similar
  • have strong hands-on laboratory skills
  • have experience with X-ray based analytical methods
  • Have additional experience in the biomedical domain
  • Fluent in English, German is beneficial
then, this position might be for you.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(06) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Post-doc position on electrochemical carbon dioxide capture and release

  • PhD in chemical engineering, electrochemistry, materials science or related disciplines
  • Experience with slurry electrodes and electrochemical processes
  • Experience in the field of ESA is a plus
  • Demonstrated aptitude for out-of-the box and target oriented thinking
  • Full proficiency in written and oral English
  • Self-motivated, open-minded and communicative attitude

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(07) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Postdoc in Control-oriented model development and calibration towards digital twins for multi-energy systems

  • A highly motivated and dedicated individual with a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, mechanical, environmental, or electrical engineering, or a related field. 
  • Good understanding of the ongoing energy transition in Switzerland and/or Europe. 
  • Strong skills in programming, modeling, and data analysis, especially in Python. 
  • Experience in mathematical optimization problems formulation and implementation. 
  • Proficiency in English; German skills are a plus. 
  • Knowledge of data management and analysis is desirable. 
  • Experience with semantic web technologies and open data formats, such as CityGML, is desirable.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(08) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– PostDoc Position in data driven control across scales in local energy systems

You are a highly motivated and dedicated candidate with a doctorate in Energy, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering (or related field). You have a scientific track record in data driven control or the on-going energy transition. Programming skills in Python support you in contributing to our on-going software development efforts. Your spoken and written English skills help you navigate our international environment.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(09) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– PostDoc in the synthesis of anion conductive polymer membranes

  • PhD in polymer synthesis
  • Experience with anion conductive membrane and their characterization
  • Out-of-the box and target oriented thinking 
  • Full proficiency in written and oral English
  • Self-motivated, open-minded, and communicative attitude

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(10) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Postdoctoral position in entropy enhanced defects for sustainable catalysis

The applicants must hold a recent PhD degree, preferably in physics, chemical engineering, materials science, or mechanical engineering. Knowledge of the theory and demonstrated proficiency with QC modeling is mandatory for this position: the candidate must have an excellent record of accomplishments and publications (for the corresponding career stage) that proves an extensive hands-on experience and the ability to autonomously work with QC codes (e.g., CP2K, Quantum Espresso, or VASP). Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and experience in dealing with real data are an asset. The candidate is a curious, passionate, and proactive individual that can autonomously advance the project, engaging in discussion with the other members of the research team.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(11) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Postdoctoral position on societal dynamics in the energy-materials-humans nexus

The applicants must hold a recent PhD degree, preferably in physics, system engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related disciplines. A strong background in computational science and good intuition for physical systems are mandatory. The ideal candidate has demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience with network and compartment models, as well as an excellent record of accomplishments and publications (for the corresponding career stage). Experience with societal modeling and dynamics is an asset. The candidate is a curious, passionate, and proactive individual that can autonomously advance the project, engaging in discussion with the other members of the research team.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(12) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:–Postdoctoral Researcher in Bio-inspired Robotics

We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Soft Kinetic group pursuing a vision of life-like robot movement by translating mechanisms from biology as we conduct experimental validation of animal locomotion hypotheses by using robotic physical models. The candidate has demonstrable experimental robotics experience and a keen interest in biologically inspired mechanics and control. The successful candidate will develop robot locomotion capabilities leveraging their experience in mechatronics and embedded systems, whilst incorporating principles discovered in model animals. On the way to quantifying locomotion performance as a function of morphological and shape changes the ideal candidate will be comfortable in designing experimental test rigs.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(13) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– PostDoc or Scientist interested in prospective LCA (80-100%)

  • PhD in environmental/natural sciences, computer sciences, or engineering 
  • Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA), material flow analysis, or sustainability assessment 
  • Preferably experience with prospective modelling approaches and AI-based tools in the material or technology development context 
  • Willingness to work closely and cooperate actively in a larger team 
  • Experience in scientific writing and publishing 
  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral)

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(14) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Postdoc Position on Perovskite Solar Modules

We are looking for a motivated postdoc with a strong experimental background in materials and chemistry to develop high-efficiency flexible perovskite solar cells and mini-modules using slot-die coating. You will be embedded in a collaborative Horizon Europe research project, which will enable you to interact and collaborate with European academic and industrial partners.

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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(15) Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Postdoc  summary/title:– Postdoc (80-100%) to develop an ontology and knowledge graph for a streamlined LCA procedure supporting researchers in evaluating novel atmospheric CO2 removal and conversion options

  • PhD in environmental/natural sciences or engineering or data science 
  • Experience with using the LCA method or other assessment methods in the field of industrial ecology 
  • Good management skills and outgoing personality 
  • Experience in scientific writing and publishing 
  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral) 
  • Basic fluency in German and/or French is a plus

Deadline : Open Until Filled

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About Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), Zurich, Switzerland – Official Website

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology. As part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain, it is an institution of the Swiss federation. For most of the period since its foundation in 1880, it concentrated on classical materials testing. Since the late 1980s it has developed into a modern research and development institute.

 

 

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