The Micari Group at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is offering PhD and Master's research positions within the newly launched NCCR Separations center in Switzerland. These opportunities focus on cutting-edge research in separation processes, membrane technology, carbon capture, and the application of machine learning to process optimization and material synthesis. PhD Positions are available in two main areas: Ammonia Production via Membranes: This project aims to develop energy-...

The Laboratory of Synthetic Polymer Chemistry (LCPS) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, led by Professor Suong Nguyen, is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position in Synthetic Polymer Chemistry. The research group focuses on the interface of polymer chemistry, catalysis, and synthetic organic chemistry, aiming to develop new polymerization methods, discover new reactivities, and create functional and sustainable polymers. This four-year PhD position...

ETH Zürich invites applications for a PhD position in Electrochemical Sensing for Health Applications (SDC18), embedded within the Horizon Europe ENDOTRAIN Doctoral Training Network. ENDOTRAIN aims to revolutionize the diagnosis and management of adrenal disorders by integrating clinical endocrinology, artificial intelligence, data science, engineering, ethics, and law into digital endocrinology. The successful candidate will join the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering and the Depa...

The Laboratory of Energy Science and Engineering (LESE) at ETH Zürich is offering a fully funded PhD position focused on structure-activity relationships for CO2 capture materials. This research opportunity is part of the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Separations and aims to advance the fundamental understanding of materials that enable the capture and conversion of CO2. The project integrates process modelling, computational materials screening and discovery, experimental syn...

The Membrane and Interfacial Science Lab at ETH Zürich, within the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), is offering a PhD position focused on membrane separations. The lab designs advanced materials and processes to enable more energy-efficient and sustainable separations, with research spanning membrane technologies for carbon capture, gas separations, and water purification. Researchers in the group engage in membrane synthesis, experimental characterization, and transpor...

The Complex Materials group at ETH Zürich is offering a fully funded PhD position in Sustainable Polymers, starting in April 2026 or upon agreement. This interdisciplinary research project, in partnership with the Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil), aims to address the environmental impact of synthetic materials by developing sustainable, naturally derived alternatives. The focus is on polysaccharides, which are renewable, biodegradable, and biocompatible, making them ideal candidates for...

The University of Basel is offering a PhD position in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on the development of oxo clusters as building blocks for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). MOFs are highly promising materials for environmental remediation, including applications such as CO2 capture and toxic metal absorption. This research project aims to control the oxo clusters prior to their assembly into MOFs, with a particular emphasis on the stability of these frameworks under real-world conditio...

Empa, a leading Swiss research institution in the ETH Domain, is offering PhD and postdoctoral positions in the field of organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, sol–gel chemistry, and materials science. The Laboratory for Building Energy Materials and Components focuses on developing advanced, low eco-impact porous materials for insulation, sorption, and energy-related applications. The research project centers on polyimide aerogels and related porous polymer systems, aiming to advance the underst...

The Laboratory of Energy Science and Engineering (LESE) at ETH Zurich, led by Senior Scientist and Lecturer Paula Abdala, is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join their research on structure–activity relationships in CO₂ capture materials. This project is part of the NCCR Separations program and aims to accelerate the discovery of next-generation CO₂ sorbents with significant climate impact. The research combines material synthesis, advanced operando characterization techniques (including X-...