Postdoctoral Fellow in Metastable Nanomaterial: ETH Zurich is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow to engage in pioneering research on metastable nanomaterials. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply innovative non-equilibrium processes for high-throughput manufacturing aimed at applications in gas sensing, energy conversion, and catalytic processes.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Metastable Nanomaterial Synthesis
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow in Metastable Nanomaterial Synthesis
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Metastable Nanomaterials, Non-Equilibrium Processes |
| Location | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Eligibility | PhD in relevant field; experience in nanomaterials |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required Qualifications:
- PhD in chemical/process engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization.
- Proficiency in X-ray scattering techniques and data analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Proficient in English).
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with non-equilibrium synthesis techniques (e.g., flash joule heating, flame spray pyrolysis).
- Knowledge of solid-state thermodynamic modeling software (e.g., Thermo-Calc, HSC Chemistry).
- Experience with chemoresistive sensing, film deposition, and catalytic characterization.
- Familiarity with in situ spectroscopies and synchrotron time application.
Job Description
- Design non-equilibrium processes to trap metastable nanomaterials.
- Conduct crystallographic analysis to evaluate phase purity.
- Establish diagnostic tools for assessing temperature distribution.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including material scientists, combustion engineers, and computational modelers.
- Prepare manuscripts, reports, and presentations to disseminate findings.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the ETH online portal as a single merged PDF:
- Motivation letter (max 1 page).
- Detailed CV.
- Transcripts of all degrees, including ranking information (in English).
- Names and contact information of at least three references.
- Representative published research work (papers, thesis if possible).
Note: Please title your application document with your last name and initials, plus the application date (e.g., name_application). Applications should not be submitted via email or LinkedIn.
Last Date to Apply
Applications are being evaluated on a rolling basis. The earliest possible starting date for the position is May 1st, 2025.
For any inquiries, please contact Prof. Andreas Güntner at andregue@ethz.ch.
