Your Tasks
- Conduct innovative research in biomass-related catalysis, developing new catalysts, safeguarding materials, and reaction systems to convert biomass thermochemically into chemical energy carriers, platform chemicals, or high-value chemicals.
- Acquire third-party funded projects focused on biomass conversion, catalysis, and biochemicals.
- Perform physico-chemical analyses of catalysts and other solid samples (N2 adsorption, XRD, EM, TGA, XAS).
- Initiate collaborations with other groups both within and outside of PSI.
- Publish findings in scientific journals and present at international conferences and workshops.
Your Profile
- PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Technical Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a related field.
- Excellent writing skills and fluent spoken English.
- Self-organized with a focused working attitude.
- Proven experience in safely operating and troubleshooting lab test rigs under elevated pressure and temperature is mandatory.
We Offer
Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaborative environment. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, as well as opportunities for personal development and a strong vocational training culture. We support a healthy work-life balance with modern employment conditions and excellent on-site infrastructure.
Your employment contract is initially limited to two years, with the option for a two-year extension.
For further information, please contact Dr. David Baudouin at david.baudouin@psi.ch.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.