PhD student for Ni-based model catalysts for dry methane reforming

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 2300 people.

PhD student for Ni-based model catalysts for dry methane reforming

Your tasks
This project is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an international and interdisciplinary research effort in the field of heterogenous catalysis. Your working place will be at PSI Villigen, but you will closely collaborate with the groups of Stefan Vajda at J. Heyrovsky Institute in Prague and with the group of Jeroen von Bokhoven at ETH Zürich. The project will be carried out taking advantage of cutting-edge x-ray microscopy facilities at the Swiss Light Source and in situ electron microscopy facilities at ScopeM in Zürich.

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Nanoscience, Material Science or related field
• You are motivated to perform experimental work using cutting edge x-ray and electron microscopes
• You enjoy processing and correlating complementary data
• You have excellent communication and scientific writing skills

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.

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