Your Tasks
- Your work will focus on investigating the mechanisms of the electrochemical oxidation process (EOP) for the removal of emerging contaminants in water via the generation of hydroxyl radicals.
- Reaction intermediates and products will be analyzed using a range of analytical chemistry techniques.
- Advanced characterization methods, including synchrotron-based techniques, will be used to investigate materials under operating conditions and establish design principles for next-generation EOP electrocatalysts.
- During your PhD, you will interact closely with colleagues within the electrochemistry department, the Swiss Light Source, and international collaborators.
Your Profile
- Completed Master's degree in physical chemistry, chemical physics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related discipline, with interest or experience in electrochemistry and spectroscopy techniques.
- You have an active interest in experimental work and take the initiative for new solutions; being able to work independently in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team.
- Good communication and writing skills in English are required.
We Offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, as well as opportunities for personal development within our strong vocational training culture. We also support you in balancing work and family life or other personal interests with our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.
You will be registered as a PhD student at ETH Zurich under the supervision of Prof. T. J. Schmidt.
Application Process
For further information, please contact PD Dr. Emiliana Fabbri at emiliana.fabbri@psi.ch or call +41 56 310 2795.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.