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Postdoctoral and PhD Openings in Lignin Extraction and Sustainable Catalytic Processing 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

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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About this position

Jeremy Luterbacher, Full Professor at EPFL, is recruiting 1–2 postdoctoral researchers and 2–3 PhD students for the Laboratory of Sustainable and Catalytic Processing (LPDC).

The major research focus will be lignin extraction and engineering for applications in chemicals and materials. The opportunity is well suited to researchers interested in chemical engineering, chemistry, sustainable processing, catalysis, biomass valorization, lignin, and materials science.

Applications will begin being reviewed on November 20, 2026, with interviews targeted for December 2026. Candidates should consult the linked EPFL opening page for detailed eligibility criteria, application materials, and submission instructions.

Funding details

Available

How to apply

Review the opening details at the linked EPFL page and submit an application according to the instructions. Applications will begin being reviewed on November 20, 2026; interviews are targeted for December 2026.

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