The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.For the Electrochemistry Laboratory LEC we are looking for aPostdoctoral FellowNovel electrocatalysts and processes for the electrochemical valorization of nitrite and CO2
Your tasks
- Develop novel approaches for the reduction of CO2 to added-value products in organic electrolytes and at high current densities (i.e., electrosynthesis)
- Explore novel catalysts for the electroreduction of nitrite to valuable adducts
- Quantitiatively analyse the products of the above reactions
- Prepare written summaries and presentations of your main results for periodic reporting to project partners
- Publish the results of these works in well-regarded journals
Your profile
- PhD degree in chemistry, materials science or related field
- Solid background in electrochemistry
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Creative, hands-on personality
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed communication skills, self-organization for periodic progress reporting and good command of the english language (spoken and written)
- Knowledge in online analytics and/or electrocatalyst synthesis would be a welcome asset
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.
For further information, please contact Dr Juan Herranz Salaner, phone +41 56 310 55 62.Please submit your application online by 1 April 2023 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5423-00).
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, René Gröbli, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland