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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Material Characterization in Switzerland
Positions in material characterization in switzerland
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in material characterization in Switzerland include EPFL, Paul Scherrer Institut and Empa.
EPFL
Top university
Switzerland
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6 days ago
Top university
The postdoctoral researcher will join the Photovoltaics and Thin Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab) at EPFL in Neuchâtel to develop and scale up innovative recycling approaches for silicon photovoltaic modules. The project sits at the interface of sustainable photovoltaic technologies, materials recovery and circularity. The successful researcher will work on mechanical, thermo-mechanical, delamination and advanced separation routes for conventional and emerging PV modules, with attention to r...
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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6 days ago
Paul Scherrer Institut
Switzerland
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1 week ago
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Zinc Water Chemistry and NobleChem Effects on the Degradation of Light Water Reactor Structural and Fuel Cladding Materials. The successful candidate will design, conduct, and evaluate experimental studies on the effects of Zinc Water Chemistry (ZWC) and NobleChem on light water reactor materials. Research will address stress corrosion cracking initiation and propagation, corros...
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Electrochemistry
+2 more
1 week ago
Empa
Switzerland
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4 weeks ago
Empa in Switzerland is advertising a PhD in electron-enhanced atomic layer deposition (e-ALD) within a Swiss National Science Foundation funded project . The research explores electrons as a reaction partner in ALD to discover new thin film materials and understand surface reaction pathways. The successful candidate will work on in situ mass measurements, ellipsometry, and mass spectrometry to study e-ALD surface reactions with adsorbed metalorganic molecules. The project also includes implement...
Chemistry
Material Characterization
Vacuum Technology
+2 more
4 weeks 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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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 |
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University of Waterloo
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Research Interests
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Associate Professor
University of California Merced
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Research Interests
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Research Interests
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Professeur Associée
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
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Associate Professor
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Switzerland
Research Interests
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Empa
Switzerland
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Materials Chemistry
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Nondestructive Testing
Material Characterization
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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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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.