PhD in Dynamic Covalent Hydrogels & Soft Matter Physics

ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich invites applications for a doctoral project focused on dynamic covalent hydrogels (DCHs). The research combines synthesis, characterization, and theory to connect molecular binding with macroscopic mechanics in novel network architectures.

The PhD candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team, using ITC, NMR (including 2D EXSY), UV-Vis, rheometry and nano-indentation to quantify properties and refine rubber elasticity models for dynamic networks.

Qualifikationen

• MSc in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, polymer science or related fields.
• Fluent written and spoken English; ability to work in an international team.
• Experience with rheological characterization or spectroscopic analysis is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Synthesize and characterize a library of model dynamic covalent hydrogels (DCHs) with boronate esters, hydrazones, imines and disulfides.
• Quantify binding thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium constants using ITC, NMR, UV-Vis/fluorescence.
• Relate molecular behavior to macroscale rheological properties (G0, tR) and develop theory/computational models.
• Collaborate with Prof. Mavrantzas and contribute to teaching and supervision.

Kenntnisse

curious

motivated

self-driven

macromolecular chemistry

soft matter physics

physical chemistry

English fluency

Ausbildung

MSc degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, polymer science

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

ITC

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich invites applications for a doctoral project focused on dynamic covalent hydrogels (DCHs). The research combines synthesis, characterization, and theory to connect molecular binding with macroscopic mechanics in novel network architectures.

The PhD candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team, using ITC, NMR (including 2D EXSY), UV-Vis, rheometry and nano-indentation to quantify properties and refine rubber elasticity models for dynamic networks.