Postdoctoral Researcher in Adsorption and Environmental Fate of Water-Soluble Polymers at ETH Zurich ETH Zurich in Switzerland

Two postdoctoral positions are available in block copolymer self-assembly and soft photonics at the Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Switzerland . The positions are in the Soft Matter Physics Group , with Prof. Ullrich Steiner as project lead and Dr. Andrea Dodero involved in the project. The research sits at the intersection of materials science , polymer science , physics , and chemistry , with a strong experimental focus on linking material structure to optical properties . A...

EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is advertising a full-time postdoc position in the Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) at EPFL Neuchâtel, Switzerland . The project focuses on polymer design for vat photopolymerization , with research centered on developing accessible chemistries and processing strategies for advanced functional materials and devices. The lab is looking for a candidate with experience in either (macro)monomer development for micro...

Carleton University’s Rand Lab in Ottawa, Canada is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow starting in early 2027. The project focuses on emerging sources of PFAS and other organofluorine compounds in consumer materials , with research centered on targeted analysis and high-resolution mass spectrometry . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in environmental analytical chemistry , contaminant analysis, and advanced instrumental methods. The post specifically seeks someone with a strong mass spect...

Wetsus is advertising PhD project 2026.19, “Beyond the boundaries of phosphate desorption: Uncovering the surface chemistry behind phosphate-iron (hydr)oxide sorption.” The project is centered on surface chemistry , chemical engineering , materials science , and environmental science , with a strong focus on phosphate removal and regeneration in wastewater treatment. The research investigates how phosphate is adsorbed and desorbed on iron (hydr)oxide-based adsorbents, why regenerant solutions ar...

Empa is offering a PhD position in St. Gallen, Switzerland, in the development of life-like materials that learn, remember, and forget for use in soft robotics. The project sits at the interface of synthetic chemistry, polymer science, materials science, and robotics. The research focuses on mechanically robust, multi-responsive polyurethane elastomers with backbone-integrated molecular switches. The goal is to go beyond conventional stimuli-responsive materials and create materials that can for...