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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Catalysis in Switzerland
Positions in catalysis in switzerland
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in catalysis in Switzerland include École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, University of Basel and ETH Zurich.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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1 week ago
Fully funded PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are available in Sustainable Chemical Engineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. The research is based in the Laboratory of Sustainable and Catalytic Processing (LPDC), with a focus on sustainable catalytic processing, biobased polymers, and biobased surfactants. These opportunities are suitable for researchers interested in chemical engineering, catalysis, sustainable processing, chemistry, bioengineering, and mat...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 week ago
University of Basel
Switzerland
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1 week ago
The University of Basel in Switzerland is offering a fully funded, four-year PhD position in the Atmospheric Sciences group within the Department of Environmental Sciences. The project focuses on aerosol-phase synthesis and photocatalytic applications of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles for CO2 reduction. The successful doctoral researcher will generate nanoparticles with different compositions in the gas phase and characterize them using advanced techniques, including transmission electron m...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Materials Science
+7 more
1 week ago
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
ETH Zurich is advertising a doctoral researcher position in Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR/ESR) within the Spin Dynamics and Hyperpolarisation group . The project is fully funded by a Starting Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and is based in Zurich, Switzerland . The research sits at the interface of method development and applied chemical spectroscopy . The successful candidate will work with a state-of-the-art pulse EPR spectrometer with arbitrary phase and a...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Catalysis
+5 more
1 month ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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8 months ago
The Laboratory of Synthetic Polymer Chemistry (LCPS) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, led by Professor Suong Nguyen, is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position in Synthetic Polymer Chemistry. The research group focuses on the interface of polymer chemistry, catalysis, and synthetic organic chemistry, aiming to develop new polymerization methods, discover new reactivities, and create functional and sustainable polymers. This four-year PhD position...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+6 more
8 months ago
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Jeremy Luterbacher
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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1 week ago
Closing soon
Jeremy Luterbacher, Full Professor at EPFL, is recruiting 1–2 postdoctoral researchers and 2–3 PhD students for the Laboratory of Sustainable and Catalytic Processing (LPDC). The major research focus will be lignin extraction and engineering for applications in chemicals and materials. The opportunity is well suited to researchers interested in chemical engineering, chemistry, sustainable processing, catalysis, biomass valorization, lignin, and materials science. Applications will begin being re...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 week ago
Jeremy Luterbacher
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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1 week ago
Closing soon
EPFL’s Laboratory of Sustainable and Catalytic Processing (LPDC) is hiring 1–2 postdoctoral researchers and 2–3 PhD students . The research will focus on lignin extraction and engineering for applications in chemicals and materials, within a broader programme of sustainable and catalytic processing. The positions are based at EPFL in Switzerland and are led by Full Professor Jeremy Luterbacher. The post does not specify eligibility requirements, salary, stipend, tuition coverage, or other fundin...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+1 more
1 week ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
EPFL Swiss CAT+ West Hub is advertising a postdoctoral position in High-Throughput Self-Driving Analytical Chemistry . The project sits at the intersection of analytical chemistry , LC-MS , optimization algorithms (including Bayesian approaches), automated signal processing , deconvolution , and machine learning for automated method prediction. This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates interested in self-driving laboratories, data-driven chemistry, and automation-enabled analytical workflo...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Signal Processing
+5 more
3 weeks ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Professor
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Computational Material Science
Electrocatalysis
Professor at ETH Zürich
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Materials Science
Li-ion Battery
Permanent lecturer
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Cross-coupling Reactions
Sustainable Chemistry
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Permanent lecturer
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
Cross-coupling Reactions
Sustainable Chemistry
ETH-Bereich Hochschulen
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Metal Chemistry
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Catalysis
Green Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
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EPFL Excellence Fellowships
Partially Funded
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)SwitzerlandAnnual
SwitzerlandAnnualEPFL Excellence Fellowships are merit-based awards for outstanding students applying to selected master's programmes at EPFL in Switzerland.
Master
ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme
Fully Funded
ETH ZurichSwitzerlandCloses Usually in December
SwitzerlandCloses Usually in DecemberThe ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme supports outstanding students applying for a Master's degree at ETH Zurich with funding and mentoring.
Master
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Fully Funded
Swiss ConfederationSwitzerlandCloses Usually between autumn and early winter, depending on country
SwitzerlandCloses Usually between autumn and early winter, depending on countryFully funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships support international researchers and some arts students for research, PhD, postdoctoral, and selected arts master's study in Switzerland.
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