Postdoc Position in Polymer Design for Vat Photopolymerization

1000scholars; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPFL's Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) in Neuchâtel invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position focused on polymer design for vat photopolymerization. The successful candidate will pursue independent research in macro-monomers or novel photopolymerization strategies, collaborating with international partners.

The role involves experiment design, data interpretation, mentoring students, and writing publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or polymer science.
• Experience with small molecule synthesis and polymer characterization.
• At least two peer-reviewed articles.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments in polymer design for vat photopolymerization.
• Mentor on chemical synthesis and characterization.
• Collaborate with lab members and international partners.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present at international conferences.

Skills

Small molecule synthesis

Polymer characterization

English communication

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Polymer Science

Job description

Postdoc Position in Polymer Design for Vat Photopolymerization

EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Mission

We are offering a full-time (100%) postdoc position at the Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) at EPFL Neuchatel. At EPFL ALCHEMY, we are focused on developing accessible chemistries and processing strategies that can enable the fabrication of a wide variety of advanced functional materials and devices.

We are seeking a candidate with experience either in a) the development of (macro)monomers for the synthesis of microstructured polymers or b) the development of novel photopolymerization/photocrosslinking strategies.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Have full responsibility for your own research
• Provide mentorship on chemical synthesis and characterization
• Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators
• Experiment design and execution
• Analyze and interpret experimental results
• Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Present at international conferences

Profile

• A PhD degree in the fields of chemistry or polymer science. Materials science is possible if the candidate has the required experience listed below
• Experience with small molecule synthesis and characterization is required
• Experience with polymer characterization is required
• At least 2 peer-reviewed scientific articles
• Excellent communication skills in English