Postdoctoral Researcher in organic light-emitting devices

EMPA; Dübendorf; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Rail benefits

Mobile phone allowance

Childcare support

Catering

Zusammenfassung

Empa, a leading Swiss research institution, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance organic light-emitting devices and related optoelectronic materials. The role focuses on fabrication, optimization, and characterization of NIR-emitting OLEDs, with interdisciplinary collaboration across theory, chemistry, and nanophotonics.

The candidate should hold a PhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or chemistry and bring hands-on device fabrication experience.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
• Strong background in OLEDs, organic electronics, optoelectronics, or photonics.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication and characterization of thin-film optoelectronic devices.
• Experience with NIR-emitting devices and/or plasmonics/nanophotonics is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Fabrication, optimization, and characterization of NIR-emitting OLED devices.
• Close collaboration and active scientific exchange with project partners.
• Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental results.
• Preparation and publication of scientific articles in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Presentation of research results at international conferences and scientific meetings.

Kenntnisse

OLEDs

Thin‑film devices

NIR devices

Interdisciplinary

Ausbildung

PhD in physics or related field

Experience in materials science

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Researcher in organic light-emitting devices

EMPA Vacant since : 21.09.2026 8600 Dübendorf (ZH) 100% By agreement Permanent

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. You will join an interdisciplinary SNSF Sinergia research project involving three Swiss partner institutions. The project aims to explore plasmonic enhancement of near‑infrared (NIR) emitting organic light‑emitting devices (OLEDs) and to advance the understanding and performance of next‑generation NIR optoelectronic will become part of a strong and highly interdisciplinary research environment, bringing together expertise in theory, nanoparticle science, OLED technology, and organic chemistry. You will work closely with two ongoing PhD projects focusing on OLED science and chemical synthesis, providing an excellent opportunity for scientific exchange and collaboration across disciplines.

Your tasks

• Fabrication, optimization, and characterization of NIR-emitting OLED devices
• Close collaboration and active scientific exchange with project partners
• Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental results
• Preparation and publication of scientific articles in peer‑reviewed journals
• Presentation of research results at international conferences and scientific meetings

Your profile

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Strong background in OLEDs, organic electronics, optoelectronics, or photonics
• Hands‑on experience with fabrication and characterization of thin‑film optoelectronic devices
• Experience with NIR-emitting devices and/or plasmonics/nanophotonics is highly desirable
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research and collaborative projects
• Motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic mindset

Our offer

We offer a fully funded 2 year post‑doctoral position at Empa to conduct cutting‑edge research in an inderdisciplinary field of optoelectronics. Applications are open immediately with an expected starting date of or upon mutual agreement. 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. Dr. Nüesch

Head of Laboratory for Functional Polymers

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.