PhD in Pulse EPR & Spin Dynamics

1000scholars; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance. The position is 100% at Zurich, fixed-term, funded by an SNSF Starting Grant.

The project lies at the interface of method development and applied chemical spectroscopy. The work centers on developing pulse EPR sequences with enhanced sensitivity and applying them to inorganic, catalytic, and organic radical systems, with potential optical hyperpolarisation developments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in (physical) chemistry or a related field by the start of the position.
• Interest in spin dynamics, magnetic resonance, and their applications to (in)organic chemistry.
• Research experience in an advanced magnetic resonance technique (EPR, solid-state NMR, or similar).
• A good understanding of the physics underlying magnetic resonance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Work with a state-of-the-art pulse EPR spectrometer with arbitrary phase and amplitude control.
• Develop new pulse sequences with improved sensitivity and information content.
• Apply methods to challenging inorganic, catalytic and organic radical systems.
• Incorporate spin-dynamics simulations and, if appropriate, quantum-chemical calculations.
• Potentially include chemical synthesis and catalysis depending on background.

Skills

Spin dynamics

EPR

Solid-state NMR

Quantum-chemical calculations

Education

Master's degree in (physical) chemistry or related field

Tools

Calculations (quantum-chem)

Job description

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance. The position is 100% at Zurich, fixed-term, funded by an SNSF Starting Grant.

The project lies at the interface of method development and applied chemical spectroscopy. The work centers on developing pulse EPR sequences with enhanced sensitivity and applying them to inorganic, catalytic, and organic radical systems, with potential optical hyperpolarisation developments.