Postdoctoral Fellow at Paul Scherrer Institute: The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work at the Laboratory for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and catalytic applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for CO2 capture and conversion to methanol, as well as synthesizing, characterizing, and stabilizing MOFs for CO2 capture.
Summary Table:
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
|---|---|
| Employer | Paul Scherrer Institute |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Designation | Laboratory for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry |
| Research Area | CO2 capture and conversion to methanol |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering |
| Experience | Knowledge in synthesis, characterization, and/or catalytic application of heterogeneous catalysts |
| Knowledge of gas phase and liquid phase synthesis and catalysis | |
| Knowledge in CO2 capture technologies is a plus | |
| Job Description | Design and catalytic application of metal-organic frameworks for CO2 capture and conversion to methanol |
| Synthesis, characterization, and stability of MOFs for CO2 capture | |
| Application of functional MOFs in the flow conversion of CO2 to methanol with a molecular catalyst | |
| Establishing the relationship between adsorption and catalytic activity with MOFs for CO2 to methanol | |
| How to Apply | Submit an online application by 31st March 2023, including a list of publications and addresses of referees |
| Last Date for Apply | 31st March 2023 |
Designation: Laboratory for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry
Research Area: The candidate will work on CO2 capture and conversion to methanol.
Location: Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification: The applicant should have a PhD degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with knowledge in synthesis, characterization, and/or catalytic application of heterogeneous catalysts. The candidate should also have knowledge of gas phase and liquid phase synthesis and catalysis, and knowledge in CO2 capture technologies is a plus.
Job Description: The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and catalytic applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for CO2 capture and conversion to methanol. The successful candidate will also synthesize, characterize, and stabilize MOFs for CO2 capture. Additionally, the candidate will apply functional MOFs in the flow conversion of CO2 to methanol with a molecular catalyst and establish the relationship between adsorption and catalytic activity with MOFs for CO2 to methanol.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply by submitting an online application by 31st March 2023. The application should include a list of publications and addresses of referees.
Last Date for Apply: The last date for applying is 31st March 2023.
For further information, interested candidates can contact Dr. Marco Ranocchiari at email: marco.ranocchiari@psi.ch or phone +41 56 310 58 43.
