PostDoc to work on Electrospinning and Wet Processing of Sustainable Polymers (60 - 100%)

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

Our laboratory Biomimetic Membranes and Textiles develops novel smart fibers, textiles and membranes for body monitoring, drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. A special focus is to develop physical and numerical skin/body models for the analysis of the interactions between materials and the human skin to optimize the protection and ergonomics of systems.

PostDoc to work on Electrospinning and Wet Processing of Sustainable Polymers (60 - 100%)

Your tasks
In our research group, we strive to transfer technologies like electrospinning and encapsulation from academia to industry. Currently, the potentially biggest driving force of modernization in the consumer industries in response to or anticipation of regulations and customer approval is sustainability. Among other aspects, this involves both the bio-derivation and bio-degradability of materials, as well as the energy consumption of processes. We employ solution-based processes like electrospinning, spraying and microfluidic wet spinning to obtain membranes, fibers and particles for applications including controlled drug delivery, biomimetic barriers, textile functionalization and air filtration.

Your profile
The candidate should have a strong background in Materials or Polymers Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent person capable of working in a multidisciplinary environment, who is driven by scientific curiosity, interested in the upscaling of technology, and open to learning new topics. The PostDoc candidate needs to be proficient in spoken and written English; German language proficiency is a plus. She/he should be confident in preparing project reports and presentations, organizing meetings with industrial partners and collaborators, as well as writing drafts for patent applications or scientific publications.

Our offer
You can expect a vibrant international atmosphere in a leading research facility equipped with superior infrastructure and surrounded by interdisciplinary excellence. The position shall be filled as soon as possible and is initially limited to 2 years.

We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.