Postdoc Position in Glass Manufacturing: The Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) at EPFL is offering a postdoctoral position in the field of glass additive manufacturing. This position is funded by ZEISS as part of the Research-IDEAS initiative. Ideal candidates will have expertise in nanoparticle and polymer synthesis, and be interested in advancing the field of additive manufacturing for glass and ceramics.
Postdoc Position in Glass Additive Manufacturing
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Glass Additive Manufacturing
- Nanoparticle Synthesis and Characterization
- Polymer Chemistry and Synthesis
- Vat Photopolymerization of Ceramics
Location:
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Experience with nanoparticle and polymer synthesis and characterization
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken)
- Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Glass additive manufacturing
- Vat photopolymerization of ceramics
- Monomer design and synthesis
- Polymer chemistry
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work on innovative research projects in glass additive manufacturing under the sponsorship of ZEISS. The work will focus on the synthesis and characterization of materials, particularly nanoparticles and polymers, with the goal of advancing additive manufacturing techniques for glass and ceramics. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and contribute to cutting-edge research in materials science.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send an email to Prof. Daryl W. Yee at daryl.yee@epfl.ch. The subject line should be: “2025 Industry Postdoc: [Your Name]”. Applications should include:
- A short cover letter (no more than one page), explaining why you are a good fit for the position
- A current CV
- 2 publications that best represent your work/expertise
Applications that do not adhere to these instructions will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Last Date to Apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Given the funding timeline, candidates from Switzerland and the EU will be given preference. The preferred start date is April 1, 2025, with an initial contract of 1 year and the possibility of extension based on project progress.
