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Postdoctoral Position in Photovoltaic Recycling and Circularity at EPFL PV-Lab École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Postdoctoral employment at EPFL as a 1-year contract renewable; activity rate 80-100%. No stipend or tuition details are provided.
Country
Switzerland
University
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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About this position
EPFL PV-Lab in Neuchâtel is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in photovoltaic recycling and circularity. The position sits at the interface of research, technology development, project management, and industrial collaboration, with a strong focus on sustainable photovoltaic technologies.
The successful candidate will develop and optimize recycling approaches for silicon-based and other PV modules, including mechanical, thermo-mechanical, delamination, and advanced separation processes. Research will address recovery pathways for glass, polymers, encapsulants, backsheets, silicon cells, metals, and composites, with attention to reuse, remanufacturing, high-value recycling, recovery yield, purity, energy use, environmental impact, scalability, and economic relevance.
In addition to laboratory research, the role includes coordination of collaborative national and European R&D projects, including potential work-package leadership, reporting, meetings, milestones, deliverables, and technical communication. The postholder will also supervise PhD, Master’s, and junior researchers and contribute to publications, conference presentations, proposals, and funding applications.
Applicants should have a PhD in photovoltaics, materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, recycling technologies, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. A strong background in photovoltaic recycling or end-of-life PV technologies is highly valued; candidates with polymer or composite recycling expertise and a clear interest in photovoltaics are also encouraged. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experimental experience, material characterization skills, quantitative data analysis ability, strong publication output, excellent English, and strong project-management and interpersonal skills.
The contract starts on 01/01/2027 and is offered as a 1-year renewable CDD at 80-100% activity rate. The post is based at EPFL PV-Lab in Neuchâtel, within an international, multidisciplinary environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong links to academia and industry.
Funding details
Postdoctoral employment at EPFL as a 1-year contract renewable; activity rate 80-100%. No stipend or tuition details are provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in photovoltaics, materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, recycling technologies, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline. A strong background in photovoltaic recycling, PV module materials, circular photovoltaics, or end-of-life PV technologies is preferred; alternatively, strong polymer or composite recycling experience with interest in photovoltaics is acceptable. Candidates should have experience in experimental laboratory research, material characterization, quantitative data analysis, independent research planning, a strong publication record, excellent written and spoken English, and strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, project-management, and mentoring skills.
How to apply
Apply through the EPFL careers portal using the job posting page. Review the role details and submit the application via the 'Apply now' link on the posting.
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