Your Tasks
- Your work will focus on investigating the mechanisms of the electrochemical oxidation process (EOP) for the removal of emerging contaminants in water through 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 postdoc, you will interact closely with colleagues within the Electrochemistry Department, the Swiss Light Source, and international collaborators.
Your Profile
- You hold a PhD degree in Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.
- You have a strong background and experience in electrochemistry and water purification through electrochemical oxidation processes.
- Experience with analytical techniques for water purification analysis is required.
- Knowledge of spectroscopic techniques is an advantage.
- You have a strong interest in experimental work and take initiative in developing new solutions.
- You are capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team.
- Excellent communication and scientific writing skills in English are required.
We Offer
Our institution is built on an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, personal development opportunities, and a strong vocational training culture. If you aim to effectively balance work and family life or pursue other personal interests, we support you with our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.
Your employment contract is initially limited to 2 years, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For further information, please contact PD Dr. Emiliana Fabbri at emiliana.fabbri@psi.ch or +41 56 310 27 95.
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.
Work locationVilligen PSI, Switzerland