PhD Student (index no. 5105-00)

4 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen

Research Field

Chemistry » Other
Engineering » Chemical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

3 Apr 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

5105-00

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 postdocs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

For the Applied Catalysis and Spectroscopy group we are looking for two

PhD Student’s
Transient operando spectroscopy of heterogeneous catalysts

Your tasks

• You will work on the preparation and advanced characterization of catalysts based on ion exchanged zeolites and supported noble metals
• You will design and carry out in situ/operando ATR-IR, XAS, and XRD/PDF experiments, thus including experiments at synchrotron facilities
• You will use modulated excitation systematically to enhance the output of spectroscopic experiments
• You will contribute to build and use a setup to combine ATR-IR with online analytics or quantitative surface acidity measurements
• You will analyze and interpret the spectroscopic data with the aim of advancing the understanding of reaction mechanisms
• You will disseminate your results in form of publications and presentations at national and international conferences

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile

• You have a Master degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or material science
• You have acquired first experience in in situ/operando characterization of materials, catalysis and/or material synthesis
• Very good command of written and spoken English is a must
• Basic knowledge of Python, MatLab and/or analogous softwares is advantageous
• You will be enrolled as PhD student in the doctoral program of EPFL, from which you will receive the PhD title

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.

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Dr Davide Ferri, phone +41 56 310 27 81.

Please submit your application online by 3 April 2024 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (index no. 5105-00).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Paul Scherrer Institut

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3339/index.html?lang=en&cid=1

Contact

City

Villigen PSI

Website

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

Street

PSI West

Postal Code

5232

STATUS: EXPIRED