Postdoc: CO2 Sorbent Shaping & Degradation Specialist

1000scholars; Dübendorf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 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 CO2 solid adsorbent shaping and degradation. The role involves contributing to shaped adsorbents and ageing studies within the NCCR network, with opportunities to develop independent ideas and publish findings.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree or equivalent in porous materials, surface or adsorption/separation science, and

Qualifications

• Curiosity, independence, teamwork and motivation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong background in porous materials, surface science or adsorption/separation science.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and develop synergies within the team and with project partners.
• Supervise intern students contributing to the project.
• Elucidate ageing mechanisms of structured and solid sorbents under different ageing conditions.
• Develop accelerated and high throughput sorbent ageing protocols.
• Develop versatile, upscalable sorbent shaping/coating procedures.
• Shape new research lines within the project scope and publish results.

Skills

Excellent written and oral English

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent research experience in porous materials, surface or adsorption/separation science

Job description

Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on CO2 solid adsorbent shaping and degradation. The role involves contributing to shaped adsorbents and ageing studies within the NCCR network, with opportunities to develop independent ideas and publish findings.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree or equivalent in porous materials, surface or adsorption/separation science, and