PhD student in the synthesis of polymeric materials

Empa; Dübendorf; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International, multicultural working环境

Culture of inclusion and respect

Excellent work-life balance

Zusammenfassung

Empa in Dübendorf invites applications for a PhD student position funded by an EU grant within the Laboratory for Functional Polymers. The role focuses on synthesizing designed polymers and elastomers with enhanced dielectric and mechanical properties and evaluating their dielectric, optical, mechanical, and electromechanical characteristics.

You will be registered as a PhD student at ETH Zurich in the Department of Materials, under the supervision of Prof.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field.
• Strong background in synthetic organic and polymer chemistry.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Aufgaben

• Synthesize polymers and elastomers with improved dielectric and mechanical properties.
• Evaluate dielectric, optical, mechanical, and electromechanical properties.
• Join a multidisciplinary team to advance elastomeric materials development.

Kenntnisse

Polymer chemistry

Organic synthesis

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting‑edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well‑being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

For an EU grant at the Laboratory for Functional Polymers, we are searching a motivated PhD student.

You will work

On a research project in the field of novel dielectric elastic materials. The emphasis will be on synthesizing specially designed polymers and elastomers with improved dielectric and mechanical properties. Additionally, their dielectric, optical, mechanical, and electromechanical properties will be evaluated. You will join a strong team at the forefront of elastomeric materials development.

We are looking for

A highly motivated candidate with a strong background in synthetic organic and polymer chemistry, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary field, and openness to learning new things. The PhD candidate needs to be proficient in spoken and written English and has a Master’s degree.

We are offering

A modern research environment and excellent infrastructure. The work will be carried out at Empa Dübendorf under the supervision of Prof. Dorina Opris. You will be registered as a PhD student at ETH Zurich in the Department of Materials. The planned project duration is four years.

We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

Cristina Marinoni, Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner

Questions?

Prof. DrDorinaOpris
Group leader
Functional Polymers
https://www.empa.ch/web/s209

Your future place of work

Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf

Empa as an employer

• Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities
• Creating added value for society
• International, multicultural working environment
• Freedom to create and develop
• Culture of inclusion and respect
• Excellent balance between different areas of life
• Multiple award‑winning and certified employer
• Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.

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