Are you a Master’s graduate looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Explore the range of funded PhD programs available at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf, Switzerland. Apply online now and kickstart your doctoral journey!
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in X-ray based 3D virtual histopathology for studying metastases evolution in colorectal cancer
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD research will be on the development and application of novel X-ray imaging based 3D virtual histopathology methods for studying the evolution of metastasis formation in colorectal cancer. In this truly interdisciplinary and multi-center project, the PhD student will work in strong collaboration with other PhD students and researchers from the University of Bern, University of Florence and HES-SO. By extending histopathology imaging to 3D, we aim to analyze and understand better tumor spread mechanisms in colorectal cancer by combining 2D and 3D structural information.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in accelerating discoveries in electrochemical CO2 reduction
Summary of PhD Program:
The research project focuses on accelerating discoveries and understanding electrocatalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 into sustainable chemicals and fuels. We are looking for a candidate with a MSc degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Prior experience in electrochemistry and data science is an advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently in the lab while collaborating effectively with our multidisciplinary team.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in elastomer-based sensors and actuators with piezoelectric ceramic fillers
Summary of PhD Program:
For a fundamental project, funded by Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), we are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong background in electrospinning of ceramic materials and soft polymer composites with functional properties (e.g. piezoelectric, magnetic ect.). This project focus on the synthesis of ceramic fillers using electrospinning method and the embedding in elastomers. The focus of the project is the development of elastomers with piezoelectric properties using 3D printing methods. The project is in collaboration with EPFL.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in guiding and confining mechanical wave energy in 3D chiral metamaterials
Summary of PhD Program:
Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for a full time, 36 months fixed-term position, as a Doctoral Candidate (DC) on the MetacMed Doctoral Network at Empa. This position is DC09, which is one of 12 DCs being recruited as a part of a European-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (DN) on Acoustic and mechanical metamaterials for biomedical and energy harvesting applications– ‘MetacMed’. The successful applicant will be enrolled on a PhD programme at ETH Zürich, and will work on the topic of “Guiding and confining wave energy in 3D chiral metamaterials” under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Bergamini, Empa, Laboratory for Acoustics/Noise Control and under the academic supervision of Prof. Dr. Dennis Kochmann, ETH-Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Occupant-centric flexibility quantification and dispatch
Summary of PhD Program:
In the framework of MSCA DN CoDEF project, we are looking for a motivated and experienced PhD candidate to perform occupant-centric flexibility analysis. A particular focus lies on the quantification and dispatch of flexibility to support energy system operation. Challenges encompass – among others -, modeling physical systems and stochastic human behaviors. Historical data in the Empa’s NEST demonstrator and its inhouse digital twin will be utilized to quantification and dispatch flexibility. The candidate shall translate his/her research ideas to tackle these challenges, in close collaboration with our interdisciplinary team and external scientific and industry partners. The candidate will support our master students, publish in scientific journals, and participate in conferences.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Impact of Consumer Flexibility on planning of multi-energy districts
Summary of PhD Program:
In the framework of MSCA Doctoral Network (DN) Consumer Energy Demand Flexibility in Electricity Use (CoDEF) project, we are looking for a motivated and experienced PhD candidate to perform consumer flexibility aware planning of multi-energy districts. A particular focus lies on the modelling and optimization of multi-energy consumer flexibility to estimate its contribution on system sizing, demand reduction and security of supply. Challenges encompass – among others -, multi-energy system design and integration. Historical data in the Empa’s NEST demonstrator and its multi-energy backbone will be utilized to design multi-energy districts. The candidate shall translate his/her research ideas to tackle these challenges, in close collaboration with our interdisciplinary team and external scientific and industry partners.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
