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Postdoctoral Position in Plasmonic Crystals for Solar Energy at EPFL École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

One-year postdoctoral contract with renewal subject to organizational needs and availability. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Switzerland

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Optics
Thin Film
Nanoscience
Photovoltaic
Nanostructured Materials
Plasmonic
Physics
Solar Fuel

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Postdoctoral Position in Plasmonic Crystals for Solar Energy at EPFL, Switzerland.

This postdoctoral opening is in the research group SCI-ENAC-AS: Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion led by Prof. Andreas Schüler at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The project, “Coupled oscillations in plasmonic crystals”, focuses on coupling effects in plasmonic oscillations in metallic micro-/nanostructures and their potential for broad-band extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) in the UV-VIS-NIR range.

Research interests include plasmonics, solar energy, nanostructured materials, thin films, optics, materials science, and related experimental and numerical methods. The work may have impact on photovoltaics, flat screens, flexible displays, energy-efficient OLED lighting, electrochromic devices, and insulating glazing.

Eligibility: a PhD in Micro-/Nanotechnology, Physics, Optics, Materials Science, Energy, or a related quantitative field. Experience in reactive magnetron sputtering, electron-beam lithography, light-matter interaction theory, FDTD simulations, UV-VIS-NIR ellipsometry/spectrophotometry, STM, XPS, or UPS is desirable. Strong English proficiency is required; French is a plus.

Funding and contract: one-year postdoctoral contract, renewable depending on organizational needs and availability, with competitive remuneration.

How to apply: prepare a CV, motivation letter, diplomas, and recommendation letters. Apply via the EPFL online job portal only. Deadline: 2026-11-30. Expected start date: 2027-05-01.

Contact: [email protected]

Funding details

One-year postdoctoral contract with renewal subject to organizational needs and availability. Competitive remuneration is offered.

What's required

A PhD degree in Micro-/Nanotechnology, Physics, Optics, Materials Science, Energy, or a related quantitative field is required. Strong background in one or more of reactive magnetron sputtering, electron-beam lithography, theory of light-matter interaction, FDTD simulations, multiangle UV-VIS-NIR ellipsometry, UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometry, ultra-high vacuum STM, and/or photoelectron spectroscopies (XPS, UPS) is preferred. Applicants should have a sincere interest in micro-/nanostructures, electronic and optical material properties, plasmonics, and solar energy, plus proficiency in English; French is a plus. Strong motivation for academic research, critical thinking, independence, good self-management, and excellent team spirit are expected.

How to apply

Prepare a CV, motivation letter, diplomas, and recommendation letters. Submit the application through the EPFL job opportunities webpage online platform only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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