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 employed 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 to develop new solutions. The ability to work independently in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team is essential.
- Good communication and writing skills in English are required.
We Offer
Our institution is rooted in interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, along with opportunities for personal development and a strong vocational training culture. We support a balance between work and family life or other personal interests through modern employment conditions and excellent on-site infrastructure.
You will be registered as a PhD student at ETH Zürich under the supervision of Prof. T. J. Schmidt.
Additional Information
For further inquiries, please contact PD Dr. Emiliana Fabbri at emiliana.fabbri@psi.ch or +41 56 310 2795.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.