PhD Student in Operando Characterisation of Catalysts for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients / PhD Student in Operando Characterisation of Catalysts for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Your Tasks

Design and utilize in situ/operando reactors, including microfluidic reactors, for multi-technique characterization of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts in the liquid phase.

Explore the phenomena of micelle formation, viscosity effects, and ligation of metal complexes on the catalytic performance in the catalytic production of active ingredients in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Establish structure-function relationships using laboratory and synchrotron-based time-resolved spectroscopies, alongside theoretical simulations.

Develop automated flow and microfluidic setups for real-time reaction optimization and continuous production.

Your Profile

• Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Ability to perform experimental and/or theoretical work, seek innovative solutions, and work independently.
• Willingness to engage with the field of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
• Interest in spectroscopic techniques and the underlying physical principles.
• Passion for scientific programming using Python.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to integrate easily into an interdisciplinary research team.

We Offer

Our institution is committed to fostering interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training alongside opportunities for personal development and a strong vocational training culture. We support a balanced integration of work with family life or other personal interests through modern employment conditions and superb on-site infrastructure.

You will be enrolled in the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at ETH Zurich.

For further information, please contact Dr. Aram Bugaev at aram.bugaev@psi.ch.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Paul Scherrer Institute
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5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland