Simon Henein

The Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is recruiting for a fully funded PhD position and a Masters opening. The PhD research will focus on either the fundamentals of crosslinking in vat photopolymerization or microstructure control in vat photopolymerization, with the position based at EPFL Neuchâtel. The preferred start date is December 2025, with an alternative start in February 2026, and the position is funded for 4–4.5 years. The Masters opening, in collaboration with INSTANT-LAB, will address low toxicity crosslinkers for biomedical applications. Candidates for the PhD should have a strong background in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering, and experience with polymers or photopolymerization is preferred. Masters candidates should have relevant undergraduate training and interest in biomedical applications or polymer chemistry. Funding for Masters projects depends on candidate and lab resources. The group also welcomes researchers with external fellowships for PhD or postdoctoral work. Application instructions are provided via the listed links, and candidates must follow them carefully. The group is led by Assistant Professor Daryl Yee, with collaboration from Professor Simon Henein. EPFL is a leading research university in Switzerland, offering a vibrant environment for advanced materials research.