Postdoc position in polymer design for vat photopolymerization

Mission

We are offering a full-time (100%) postdoc position at the Laboratory for the Chemistry of Materials and Manufacturing (ALCHEMY) at EPFL Neuchatel. At EPFL ALCHEMY, we are focused on developing accessible chemistries and processing strategies that can enable the fabrication of a wide variety of advanced functional materials and devices.

We are seeking a candidate with experience either in a) the development of (macro)monomers for the synthesis of microstructured polymers or b) the development of novel photopolymerization/photocrosslinking strategies.Main duties and responsibilities

As a postdoc, you will be expected to

Have full responsibility for your own research

Provide mentorship on chemical synthesis and characterization

Research in close collaboration with other lab members and international collaborators

Experiment design and execution

Analyze and interpret experimental results

Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Present at international conferences

Profile

A PhD degree in the fields of chemistry or polymer science. Materials science is possible if the candidate has the required experience listed below

Experience with small molecule synthesis and characterization is required

Experience with polymer characterization is required

At least 2 peer-reviewed scientific articles

Excellent comunication skills in English

We offer

A 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable.

Competitive remuneration

International collaboration and visiting opportunities

A world-class research and training environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. Please apply by uploading a single PDF file that contains the following:

Cover/Motivation Letter that discuss your fit for the position (1 page).

Detailed CV

A research statement that discusses two novel small molecules and/or polymers that you have synthesized and characterized (3 pages maximum)

Names and contact information of at least 2 references willing to write recommendation letters for you

For any further information, please contact: daryl.yee@epfl.ch

• Contract Start Date : 01/15/2027
• Activity Rate : 100.00
• Contract Type: CDD
• Duration: 1 year, renewable
• Reference: 2454