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:

Contract Start Date :

Activity Rate Min : 80

Activity Rate Max : 100

Contract Type: CDD

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