PhD student in the synthesis of polymeric materials

You will work on a research project in the field of novel dielectric elastic materials. The emphasis will be on synthesizing specially designed polymers and elastomers with improved dielectric and mechanical properties. Additionally, their dielectric, optical, mechanical, and electromechanical properties will be evaluated. You will join a strong team at the forefront of elastomeric materials development.

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

• a highly motivated candidate

• a strong background in synthetic organic and polymer chemistry

• the ability to work in a multidisciplinary field

• openness to learning new things

• proficient in spoken and written English

• has a Master’s degree