PhD Student in Operando Characterisation of Catalysts for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients / PhD Studentess 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 liquid phase.

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

Establish structure-function relationships using laboratory-based 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, seek new solutions, and work independently.
• Willingness to engage in the field of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
• Interest in spectroscopic techniques and the physical principles that underpin them.
• A penchant for scientific programming using Python.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to integrate smoothly into an interdisciplinary research team.

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaborative environment. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training along with opportunities for personal development and our strong vocational training culture. If you aim to harmoniously balance work with family life or other personal interests, we are equipped to support you with modern employment conditions and comprehensive on-site infrastructure.

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

Contact Information

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

Application Process

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

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