PhD: Experimental Nanocrystal Optics & Structure

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich’s Optical Materials Engineering Laboratory seeks a Doctoral researcher to study the experimental characterization of semiconductor nanocrystals. The role focuses on magic-sized and core/shell nanocrystals using optical and electron microscopy techniques, with collaboration across synthesis and theory groups.

Applicants should hold an MSc in chemistry, materials science, physics, or related fields and be fluent in English.

Qualifikationen

• MSc in a relevant science/engineering field or close to completion.

Aufgaben

• Characterize semiconductor nanocrystals using optical and structural techniques.
• Perform cryogenic electron microscopy and single-particle analysis.
• Conduct ensemble and single-particle spectroscopy to quantify optical heterogeneity.
• Collaborate with synthesis and theoretical modeling teams; contribute to data interpretation.

Kenntnisse

Optical spectroscopy

Microscopy

Time-resolved measurements

Single-particle measurements

Image processing

Three-dimensional reconstruction

Single-particle analysis

Semiconductor nanocrystals

Quantum dots

Machine learning

Scientific programming

Ausbildung

MSc in chemistry

MSc in chemical engineering

MSc in materials science

MSc in mechanical engineering

MSc in nanoscience

MSc in physics

Tools

Cryogenic electron microscopy

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich’s Optical Materials Engineering Laboratory seeks a Doctoral researcher to study the experimental characterization of semiconductor nanocrystals. The role focuses on magic-sized and core/shell nanocrystals using optical and electron microscopy techniques, with collaboration across synthesis and theory groups.

Applicants should hold an MSc in chemistry, materials science, physics, or related fields and be fluent in English.