Postdoctoral Researcher — Plasmonics & Nanostructured Materials

EPFL

Lausanne

On-site

CHF 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration
International research environment
Cutting-edge equipment and facilities
Vibrant scientific community

Job summary

EPFL’s Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion group invites a post-doctoral researcher to join the SNSF project on coupled oscillations in plasmonic crystals. You will perform numerical modelling, design experiments, and characterize nanostructured materials for solar energy applications, collaborating with an international team and guiding students.

The role emphasizes independent research, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate results through peer-reviewed publications

Qualifications

  • PhD in Micro-/Nanotechnology, Physics, Optics, Materials Science, Energy, or a related quantitative field.
  • Strong motivation for academic research and teaching.
  • Proficiency in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assume full responsibility for your original research.
  • Perform research in collaboration with lab members and international partners.
  • Design and execute experiments; analyze and interpret results.
  • Write scientific articles for peer‑reviewed journals.
  • Present at international conferences; coach students and support teaching.

Skills

English proficiency
Independence
Critical thinking
Team spirit
Self-management
Research motivation

Education

PhD in Micro-/Nanotechnology or related field

Tools

FDTD simulations
Ellipsometry
STM/XPS/UPS (spectroscopy)

Job description

EPFL’s Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion group invites a post-doctoral researcher to join the SNSF project on coupled oscillations in plasmonic crystals. You will perform numerical modelling, design experiments, and characterize nanostructured materials for solar energy applications, collaborating with an international team and guiding students.

The role emphasizes independent research, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate results through peer-reviewed publications

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