David J. Norris
2 weeks ago
Doctoral position in experimental characterization of semiconductor nanocrystals at ETH Zurich ETH Zurich in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time doctoral position at 100% employment for four years. The post is a doctoral candidate role at ETH Zurich and is conditional upon admission to the doctoral program.
Country
Switzerland
University
ETH Zurich
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Doctoral position in experimental characterization of semiconductor nanocrystals at ETH Zurich, in the Optical Materials Engineering Laboratory of Prof. David J. Norris (Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, D-MAVT).
The project studies the synthesis, growth, structure, and optical properties of semiconductor nanocrystals, with an initial focus on CdSe magic-sized nanocrystals and later expansion to other sizes, compositions, surface treatments, and heterostructures including core/shell and InP nanocrystals. The research combines optical spectroscopy, single-particle microscopy, cryogenic electron microscopy, structural analysis, and quantitative data analysis to understand how size, shape, composition, surface chemistry, and structure affect optical behavior.
The doctoral student will investigate emission linewidths, excited-state dynamics, spectral fluctuations, and suitability as single-photon emitters, while also determining three-dimensional nanocrystal structures with near-atomic resolution. The work is highly interdisciplinary and will involve close collaboration with nanocrystal synthesis and theoretical modeling researchers, using ETH Zurich’s optical microscopy/spectroscopy infrastructure and advanced electron microscopy facilities.
Eligibility: MSc degree completed or near completion in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, nanoscience, physics, or a closely related field. Strong experimental and quantitative background, fluency in English, and interest in nanoscale materials characterization are required. Helpful experience includes spectroscopy, microscopy, electron microscopy, image processing, 3D reconstruction, machine learning, scientific programming, and data analysis.
Funding and duration: Full-time doctoral appointment at 100% employment for four years. The position is conditional on admission to the ETH Zurich doctoral program.
Application: Apply online via ETH Zurich’s portal. Prepare a cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, and contact details for at least three references. Direct questions to Prof. David J. Norris at [email protected]. No email or postal applications are accepted.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland.
Funding details
Full-time doctoral position at 100% employment for four years. The post is a doctoral candidate role at ETH Zurich and is conditional upon admission to the doctoral program.
What's required
Applicants must hold, or be close to completing, an MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, nanoscience, physics, or a closely related discipline. Strong experimental and quantitative skills are expected, along with fluency in English. Advantageous experience includes optical spectroscopy or microscopy, time-resolved or single-particle measurements, electron microscopy, image processing, three-dimensional reconstruction, semiconductor nanocrystals or quantum dots, machine learning, scientific programming, and quantitative data analysis. Academic excellence, careful laboratory practice, independence, and willingness to learn new characterization methods are expected.
How to apply
Apply online through ETH Zurich’s application portal. Submit a cover letter, CV, diplomas and course transcripts, and contact details for at least three academic or professional references. Questions should be directed to Prof. David J. Norris by email; applications are not accepted by email or post.
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