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STI - Two PhD Positions - Polymer Synthesis (LP)

Mission

The Polymers Laboratory at EPFL (lp.epfl.ch) has two open PhD positions for a project that focuses on the design and synthesis of block copolymers that will mimic the structure and properties of mussel-derived proteins.

The two positions are part of a larger, multidisciplinary project that involves other partners in Switzerland and in Canada and that seeks to integrate expertise from biology, materials science and polymer chemistry to produce strong and tough synthetic polymer materials using design and processing principles inspired by nature

Main duties and responsibilities

As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:

  • Have full responsibility for your own dissertation
  • Research in close collaboration with industry partners
  • Experiment design and execution ;
  • Analyze and interpret experimental results;
  • Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals;
  • Present at international conferences.
  • Supervise student projects and basic administrative support

Profile

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in polymer synthesis, and in particular with controlled polymerization techniques, and an interest to work on an interdisciplinary project at the interface of biology and materials science.

  • A MSc degree 
  • Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm, scientific curiosity, eager to learn, good organizational skills, rigor in experimental work
  • High level of motivation for academic research work
  • Fluency in English. [French / German/ Italian would be an asset ]

We offer

  • 4 years to complete your PhD with a competitive remuneration
  • A world-class research and training environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities;
  • A multi-cultural and stimulating work environment;
  • Term of employment: 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable for 4 years.

Informations

Your application should contain:

  • Motivation Letter
  • Detailed CV
  • Contact information
  • At least 2 references willing to write a recommendation letter. Letters of recommendation should be sent back by the same deadline


For questions or further information, please contact: officelp@epfl.ch

If you are successful, you will need to enroll in the doctoral program of the EPFL doctoral school. Please check this page for the application deadlines. Please note that this is a separate application process necessary to be eligible to complete your PhD at EPFL.










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