PhD Candidate - Ion Chromatography & Data Modelling

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Wädenswil; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Wädenswil invites applications for a PhD project in ion chromatography. The work combines advanced chromatographic experiments with data analysis and modelling, addressing energetic heterogeneity of stationary phases.

You will develop characterization methodologies, perform adsorption studies, and publish results at international conferences and journals as part of interdisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in chromatography, separation science and physico-chemical processes.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies for determining adsorption energy distributions in ion chromatography.
• Perform adsorption isotherm measurements and chromatographic experiments with state-of-the-art instrumentation.
• Investigate relationships between stationary phase properties, adsorption energetics and peak shapes.
• Develop and validate predictive models for chromatographic performance.
• Publish findings in international peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial project partners.

Skills

Chromatography

Data analysis

Modelling

Independent work

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Wädenswil invites applications for a PhD project in ion chromatography. The work combines advanced chromatographic experiments with data analysis and modelling, addressing energetic heterogeneity of stationary phases.

You will develop characterization methodologies, perform adsorption studies, and publish results at international conferences and journals as part of interdisciplinary collaborations.