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Postdoctoral and PhD Openings in Lignin Extraction and Engineering at EPFL École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland

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PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 20, 2026

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Switzerland

University

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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About this position

EPFL’s Laboratory of Sustainable and Catalytic Processing (LPDC) is hiring 1–2 postdoctoral researchers and 2–3 PhD students. The research will focus on lignin extraction and engineering for applications in chemicals and materials, within a broader programme of sustainable and catalytic processing.

The positions are based at EPFL in Switzerland and are led by Full Professor Jeremy Luterbacher. The post does not specify eligibility requirements, salary, stipend, tuition coverage, or other funding details. Further information and application instructions are available through the linked EPFL page.

Applications will begin to be reviewed on November 20, 2026, with interviews targeted for December 2026. Interested postdoctoral researchers and PhD applicants should consult the detailed advertisement and follow its application instructions.

Funding details

Available

How to apply

Review the details at the linked EPFL page and submit an application through the advertised process. Applications will be reviewed starting November 20, 2026; interviews are targeted for December 2026.

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