Postdoc in MOF photocatalysts for green hydrogen production

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoc in MOF photocatalysts for green hydrogen production

Mission

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a multidisciplinary, industry-facing research project on metal-organic frameworks for low-carbon hydrogen production from seawater, wastewater, and other abundant feedstocks. The work spans materials synthesis, characterization, testing, and prototype reactor development, with a clear pathway to applied deployment and commercialisation.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Scalable synthesis and shaping of metal-organic framework-based composites
• Structural and optical characterisation (PXRD, BET, UV-vis, SEM)
• Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution measurements and long-term durability testing
• Support in the design and testing of a closed-loop photocatalytic reactor
• Documentation, data analysis, contribution to publications and project reports

Profile

• PhD (or nearing completion of) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Research experience in inorganic/materials synthesis, photocatalysis, or related areas
• Strong experimental skills and familiarity with key characterisation techniques (e.g. PXRD, GC, optical spectroscopy)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collborative research team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong motivation to engage with interdisciplinary research and explore new research domains

We offer

• A dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art facilities
• Collaboration with academic and industrial partners
• Opportunities for scientific dissemination and professional development.
• Competitive salary and excellent working conditions (more information can be found on our website https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/'))

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:

• A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).
• A CV, including publication list
• Contact details for three referees

For further information, please contact: fatmah.ebrahim@ epfl.ch

Contract Start Date :

Activity Rate Min : 80

Activity Rate Max : 100

Contract Type: CDD

Reference: 1963

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