Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 4403-00)

29 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen

Research Field

Environmental science » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

41.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

4403-00

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

As part of the joint initiative Swiss Centre of Excellence on Net-Zero Emissions SCENE, and in order to support the decarbonisation strategy of Switzerland, we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the priority action area of efficient technical cycles. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials and a significant source of CO2, emmited during cement production. At the same time, cement acts and has the potential to act as a CO2 sink through various mechanisms during its service life and beyond. The research project is relevant to the exploration and optimization of cement recipes with focus on the life-cycle CO2 footprint, by combining advanced thermodynamic modelling tools, results from experimental investigations and machine learning. For the Group Geosphere Transport we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow
Net-Zero optimization of cementitious materials

Your tasks

• Cement thermodynamic modelling and exploration of tailor made cement recipes using GEMS software with focus on the CO2 footprint over the material life-cycle
• Use of machine learning techniques for inverse modelling and design space exploration, considering the mechanical properties of cement (strength, elasticity), as well as degradation mechanisms (e.g. carbonation)
• Support the development of an online knowledge management and cement modelling tool (on the geoml.eu platform) and the publication of results in journals and conferences

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow scientist with experience in one or more of the following areas: modelling of cementitious materials, programming and machine learning. The successful candidate is expected to hold a PhD degree and it would be advantageous to have 1-2 years of postdoctoral research experience.

You have innovative thinking and a strong motivation for multidisciplinary research. Excellent English language skills are required.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

Your employment contract is limited to 1 year with the possibility of an extension, depending on performance, to 2 years.

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Dr Nikolaos Prasianakis, phone +41 56 310 24 15.

Please submit your application online by 28 February 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 4403-00).

Paul Scherrer Institut Human Resources Management Serdal Varol 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Paul Scherrer Institut

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3306/index.html?lang=en&cid=1

Contact

City

Villigen PSI

Website

http://www.psi.ch/psi-home

Postal Code

5232

STATUS: EXPIRED