Postdoc position Upcycling CO2 into valuable materials using plasma
Postdoc position Upcycling CO2 into valuable materials using plasma
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Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cuttingedge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the wellbeing of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
The Plasma & Coating Team at Empa the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (ETH Domain) aims to harness the power of lightninginspired innovation for a sustainable world. It comprises worldleading scientists and highly skilled engineers specialized in plasma technology applications making it the key plasma chemistry laboratory in Switzerland. With expertise in reactor design plasmabased gas conversion for energy and environmental applications and plasma reaction modelling our interdisciplinary team is poised to drive innovation in CO2 conversion technologies.
Your tasks
Employ plasmas and renewable energy to upcycle the two primary greenhouse gases CO2 and CH4 into the raw material of the future. Its unique qualities as a PowertoX technology make plasma processing a promising method to decarbonize energyintensive industrial processes while creating sustainable products from greenhouse gases.
The postdoc work will involve:
- Investigate the effects of pressure and temperature on plasmadriven reactions.
- Design and conduct experiments for CO2 conversion CH4 pyrolysis and their combined conversion to identify optimal process conditions.
- Explore adapt refine and validate analytical methodologies for FTIR GC and OES.
- Develop and propose original research ideas within the projects framework.
- Interact closely with other team members and labs at Empa as well as within the ETH Domain.
- Play a pivotal role in building a solid network with potential partners.
- Communicate the results via peerreviewed journals project reports (inter)national conference presentations industry meetings and digital media.
Your profile
- PhD degree in chemistry physics materials science engineering or related field.
- Experience in plasmabased gas conversion ideally using RF/MW discharges.
- Knowledge of plasma chemistry modelling and/or chemical engineering is a plus.
- Highly motived and inspired individual with a strong dedication to cuttingedge research for energy and environmental solutions.
- Selfdriven curiosity and handson mentality in the lab.
- Creative scientist open communicator committed team player and responsible researcher with an ethical mindset.
- Desire to strengthen own academic record and global industrial network.
- Fluency in both verbal and written English. Knowledge of German or another official Swiss language is advantageous.
Our offer
We offer an international highly stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure and broad interdisciplinary surroundings with possibilities for personal and professional development.The project is supported by Empa under the supervision of Dr. Ramses Snoeckx (project leader) and Dr. Dirk Hegemann (group leader). Start date of the position from spring/summer 2025 onwards. The contract is initially for two years.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation CV certificates diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by email and by post will not be considered.
SarahStdli Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner
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