PhD Candidate: Dielectric Elastomer Polymers & Materials

Empa; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Empa is seeking a PhD student in the synthesis of polymeric materials to work on a project at Empa Dübendorf under the supervision of Prof. Dorina Opris. The PhD will be registered at ETH Zurich in the Department of Materials, with a planned four-year duration.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree and a strong background in synthetic organic and polymer chemistry, and be fluent in English. A modern research environment and excellent infrastructure are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong background in synthetic organic and polymer chemistry.

Aufgaben

• Work on a research project in the field of novel dielectric elastic materials.
• Synthesize specially designed polymers and elastomers with improved dielectric and mechanical properties.
• Evaluate dielectric, optical, mechanical, and electromechanical properties.
• Join a strong team at the forefront of elastomeric materials development.

Kenntnisse

Polymer chemistry

Organic synthesis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Empa is seeking a PhD student in the synthesis of polymeric materials to work on a project at Empa Dübendorf under the supervision of Prof. Dorina Opris. The PhD will be registered at ETH Zurich in the Department of Materials, with a planned four-year duration.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree and a strong background in synthetic organic and polymer chemistry, and be fluent in English. A modern research environment and excellent infrastructure are provided.