About the position
Postdoctoral Researcher in Ceramic Proton Conductors and Semiconductor Photoelectrochemistry
Institution: Empa
Research Field: Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
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.
Empa’s Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics addresses fundamental questions in electrochemical energy conversion and storage by combining advanced materials synthesis with synchrotron radiation, neutron scattering, spectroscopy and electroanalytical methods.
A major research direction is the development of physical methods and models for the description of cooperative effects in charge transport, proton dynamics and electrochemical conversion in solids and at electrochemical interfaces.
The research focuses on experimental investigations and theory building of charge and ion transport processes in functional materials.
Synthesis and processing of ceramic proton conductors, solid electrolytes and semiconductor photoelectrodes
Investigation of ionic transport by impedance spectroscopy and complementary electrochemical methods
Development and validation of quantitative physical models describing charge transport, proton dynamics and electrochemical conversion
Writing peer reviewed publications and research proposals
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist who thrives in a competitive, high-intensity research environment.
As our research addresses fundamental scientific questions beyond the state of the art, we seek an individual with outstanding problem-solving abilities, strong experimental and technical skills, excellent scientific writing skills, and the ability to synthesize concepts across different disciplines.
The successful candidate is expected to work with low supervision in the laboratory while contributing actively to an international collaborative research environment through effective communication and teamwork.
You will join the Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics at Empa, working directly with the Principal Investigator on internationally funded research projects in solid-state ionics and semiconductor photoelectrochemistry.
The position offers a unique opportunity to pursue fundamental materials research in close collaboration with leading international research groups.
The projects provide access to neutron and synchrotron facilities and are embedded in long-standing international collaborations with leading scientists and research institutions.
The successful candidate will participate in experiments at large-scale research facilities and contribute to interdisciplinary research at the forefront of energy materials science.
https://academicpositions.com/ad/empa/2026/postdoctoral-researcher-in-ceramic-p…
Research Field: Chemistry
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Research Field: Engineering
Research Field: Physics
What you’ll bring
- Experience in electrochemistry, solid-state chemistry, neutron or synchrotron techniques, spectroscopy, or related methods will be considered an advantage.
- Research Field: Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
- Research Field: Engineering
- Research Field: Physics
At a glance
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Institution
- Empa
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Dübendorf, Switzerland, CH
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
You will join the Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics at Empa, working directly with the Principal Investigator on internationally funded research projects in solid-state ionics and semiconductor photoelectrochemistry. - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-460213
Research focus
- Discipline
- Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics
- Research area
- Electrochemistry, Semiconductors, Ceramics, Surfaces & interfaces
- Methods
- Synthesis, Spectroscopy
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 28 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 10 Nov 2026 · 22:59 UTC
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2026
2026-11-10T22:59:59+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 10 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Where to apply
Apply now
https://academicpositions.com/ad/empa/2026/postdoctoral-researcher-in-ceramic-proton-conductors-and-semiconductor-photoelectrochemistry/251872
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