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Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Light-Emitting Devices (OLEDs) at Empa Empa in Switzerland

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Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded 2-year postdoctoral position at Empa. The post states the position is fully funded and full-time; no stipend amount is given.

Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

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Switzerland

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Empa

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Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Nanoscience
Nanophotonics
Photonic
Plasmonic
Physics

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About this position

Empa in Switzerland is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position in organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs), with a focus on near-infrared (NIR) optoelectronic devices, plasmonic enhancement, nanophotonics, and related materials science, chemistry, physics, and electrical engineering topics.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary SNSF Sinergia project involving three Swiss partner institutions and will work in a research environment that combines theory, nanoparticle science, OLED technology, and organic chemistry. The role includes fabrication, optimization, and characterization of NIR-emitting OLED devices, collaboration with project partners, analysis and documentation of results, publication of papers, and presentation at conferences.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field; strong background in OLEDs, organic electronics, optoelectronics, or photonics; hands-on experience with thin-film optoelectronic device fabrication and characterization; and desirable experience in NIR-emitting devices or plasmonics/nanophotonics.

Funding: the position is fully funded for 2 years at Empa. The post is full-time and based in Dübendorf, Switzerland.

Application: applications are open immediately, with an expected start date of 01.01.2027 or by mutual agreement. Applicants should submit a motivation letter, CV, certificates, diplomas, and contact details of two reference persons via the online job portal only.

Funding details

Fully funded 2-year postdoctoral position at Empa. The post states the position is fully funded and full-time; no stipend amount is given.

What's required

PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. Strong background in OLEDs, organic electronics, optoelectronics, or photonics is required. Hands-on experience with fabrication and characterization of thin-film optoelectronic devices is expected. Experience with NIR-emitting devices and/or plasmonics/nanophotonics is highly desirable. Applicants should be strongly interested in interdisciplinary research and collaborative projects and be motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic. The posting also lists 4–10 years of research experience in the relevant fields.

How to apply

Apply online through Empa's job portal only. Submit a complete application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas, and contact details of two reference persons. Do not apply by email or post.

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