PhD in Pulse EPR: Advanced Spin Dynamics & Hyperpolarisation

ETH Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites applications for a doctoral researcher position funded by a Starting Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation. The work focuses on enhancing EPR sensitivity through advanced pulse sequences and spin-dynamics simulations, with applications to inorganic chemistry, catalysis and organic radicals.

The candidate will use a state-of-the-art EPR spectrometer and may perform related quantum-chemical calculations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical chemistry or related field by start of the position.
• Experience with magnetic resonance techniques (EPR, solid-state NMR, or similar).
• Strong understanding of the physics underlying magnetic resonance.

Responsibilities

• Develop new pulse sequences to improve sensitivity and information content.
• Work with a state-of-the-art pulse EPR spectrometer to study challenging systems.
• Apply methods to inorganic chemistry, catalysis and organic radicals; spin-dynamics simulations included.

Skills

Spin dynamics

Magnetic resonance

EPR

Solid-state NMR

Physics fundamentals

Education

Master's degree in physical chemistry or related field

Tools

Pulse EPR spectrometer

Job description

ETH Zurich invites applications for a doctoral researcher position funded by a Starting Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation. The work focuses on enhancing EPR sensitivity through advanced pulse sequences and spin-dynamics simulations, with applications to inorganic chemistry, catalysis and organic radicals.

The candidate will use a state-of-the-art EPR spectrometer and may perform related quantum-chemical calculations.