PhD position in Automated Laboratory for Plastic Recycling

Your main task will be designing, setting up, and performing novel experiments using microfluidics, spectroscopy, and algorithm-driven lab automation to enable closed-loop, self-optimizing experiments. Initial experiments will investigate phase equilibria and transport processes in liquid mixtures. The work will be conducted in tight integration with a companion doctoral candidate who will focus on advancing the predictive simulation counterpart methods. Your role will also involve mentoring and co-supervising student projects and theses. Additionally, you will engage in various group and institute duties and activities. As an integral part of your work, you will publish your results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at international conferences.

The EPSE group, led by Prof. Dr. André Bardow, is dedicated to advancing sustainable energy and chemical process systems. Our research spans from the molecular level to the scale of systems. We develop simulation and experimental methods to advance sustainable energy and chemical processes from the molecular to the system scale. You will join a dynamic, motivated, and interdisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in thermodynamics, process design, energy system optimization, and life cycle assessment, working collaboratively with research and industry partners. You will work in an inspiring, collaborative environment to address critical global challenges.

• You meet the requirements for a doctoral program at ETH Zurich and have an excellent Master's or diploma in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, energy science & technology, physical chemistry, or a related field

• Ideally, you already have experience working experimentally, preferably in setting up experiments and using microfluidics and spectroscopy

• You are interested and able to develop model-based methods for experimental design and analysis

• You are highly motivated to learn and apply modern experimental and simulation techniques

• The ability to work independently and excellent communication and writing skills in English complete your profile