Doctoral Researcher in Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance

Work with a state-of-the-art pulse EPR spectrometer with arbitrary phase and amplitude control. Develop new pulse sequences with improved sensitivity and higher information content, and apply them to challenging systems from inorganic chemistry and catalysis, as well as to organic radicals. The group is also developing a new method based on optical hyperpolarisation, which will eventually be applied to the same systems.

Focus on spectroscopic aspects, including experiments and spin-dynamics simulations. Depending on the candidate's background, the work can also include chemical synthesis and catalysis, as well as quantum-chemical calculations.

The Spin Dynamics and Hyperpolarisation group explores ways to enhance the sensitivity of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR, also known as electron spin resonance, ESR) by orders of magnitude. The project lies at the interface between method development and applied chemical spectroscopy. The working language of the group is English.

The position is in a new research group with close collaboration and structured mentoring. The group offers considerable freedom to pursue your own ideas and develop academically and personally, world-class infrastructure, and opportunities to initiate your own collaborations.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. It is renowned for excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries work and study there. ETH Zurich promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence, and works to develop solutions for global challenges.

• The candidate must hold a Master's degree in (physical) chemistry or a related field by the start of the position.

• Interest in spin dynamics, magnetic resonance, and their applications to (in)organic chemistry is essential.

• Research experience in an advanced magnetic resonance technique (EPR, solid-state NMR, or similar) is required.

• A good understanding of the physics underlying magnetic resonance is expected.

• The candidate should have the drive to take ownership of their project and push it forward.

• The candidate should be open to collaborating with people from different backgrounds.