PhD Position in Self-assembled Colloidal Micromachines

Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 30’000 - 80’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A research institute in Zurich is offering a full-time doctoral position focused on synthesizing and functionalizing nano-colloids and developing colloidal micromachines. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in chemistry or related fields, and prior experience in responsive polymeric systems. Strong communication skills and proficiency in English are essential. You will work closely with a team of experts, engage in mentoring, and present your findings at international conferences.

Qualifikationen

• Prior experience in responsive polymeric systems, ideally with nano-colloids.
• Good knowledge of interfaces and colloid science, such as emulsion and self-assembly.
• Excellent track record meeting general admission requirements for a doctorate at ETH Zurich.

Aufgaben

• Synthesize and functionalize nano-colloids using miniemulsion technique.
• Develop different self-assembly methods towards colloidal micromachines.
• Disseminate scientific results in conferences and journals.

Kenntnisse

Curiosity

Open-mindedness

Good communication skills

Proficient oral and written English skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in chemistry, materials science or related disciplines

Tools

Microfluidic synthesis systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

Your tasks will involve :

• Synthesis and functionalization of nano-colloids using miniemulsion technique
• Develop different self-assembly methods towards assembled colloidal micromachines
• Perform complex biomedical and environmental tasks with customized micromachines
• Disseminate scientific results in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals

We offer a full-time position for the duration of your 4-year doctoral studies starting immediately or upon mutual agreement. You will work in an interdisciplinary team of researchers with strong expertise in polymers, colloids and microrobotics. Furthermore, you will collaborate with well-known researchers spanning from Switzerland, Germany to USA. Throughout the project there will be mentoring opportunities, including bachelor and master students’ projects and theses. You will actively participate in group and institute duties and activities. As an integral part of your work, you will publish your results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at (inter)national conferences.

Your profile

You have :

• A master’s degree in chemistry, materials science or related disciplines from a recognized university
• An excellent track record and meet the general admission requirements for a doctorate at ETH Zurich
• Prior experience in responsive polymeric systems, ideally, with nano-colloids
• Good knowledge of interfaces and colloid science, e.g. emulsion, self-assembly
• Know-how in microfluidic synthesis systems is an advantage
• Curiosity, open-mindedness, and good communication skills
• Proficient oral and written English skills