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 production of active ingredients for the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Establish structure-function relationships using laboratory and synchrotron-based time-resolved spectroscopies, as well as 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, explore new solutions, and work independently.
• Willingness to engage in the field of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
• Interest in spectroscopic techniques and the underlying physical principles.
• Interest in scientific programming using Python.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to integrate easily into an interdisciplinary research team.

We Offer

Our institution fosters interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, as well as personal development opportunities and a strong vocational training culture. We aim to support your work-life balance with modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

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

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

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

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.