Postdoc: Ceramic Proton Conductors & Photoelectrochemistry

1000scholars; Dübendorf; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on ceramic proton conductors and semiconductor photoelectrochemistry. You will design and perform experiments, synthesize materials, and model charge transport, contributing to international collaborations.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science, with a strong background in solid-state electrochemistry or

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science with strong experimental background.
• Demonstrated experience in solid-state electrochemistry and semiconductor photoelectrochemistry.
• Strong publication record and ability to communicate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental investigations and theory building of charge and ion transport in functional materials.
• Synthesize and process ceramic proton conductors, solid electrolytes, and semiconductor photoelectrodes.
• Characterize structure using X-ray and neutron diffraction.
• Investigate ionic transport by impedance spectroscopy and related electrochemical methods.
• Determine electronic, vibrational and vibronic structures via spectroscopy.
• Develop quantitative models of charge transport and proton dynamics.
• Publish peer-reviewed papers and contribute to research proposals.

Skills

Solid-state electrochemistry

Semiconductor photoelectrochemistry

X-ray diffraction

Neutron diffraction

Impedance spectroscopy

Spectroscopy techniques

Education

PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science

Tools

X-ray diffraction

Neutron diffraction

Impedance spectroscopy equipment

Job description

Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on ceramic proton conductors and semiconductor photoelectrochemistry. You will design and perform experiments, synthesize materials, and model charge transport, contributing to international collaborations.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science, with a strong background in solid-state electrochemistry or