Postdoctoral Researcher on CO2 Solid Adsorbent Shaping and Degradation

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Postdoctoral Researcher on CO2 Solid Adsorbent Shaping and Degradation

Your tasks

Your profile

• A high level of curiosity, independence, teamwork skills and motivation
• Doctoral degree or equivalent research experience in porous materials, surface or adsorption/separation science or a closely related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English 

• Characterization of sorbent/porous materials characterization e.g. nitrogen sorption (BET, BJH, NLDFT), breakthrough measurements, SEM, TEM, TGA, FTIR, NMR, thermal conductivity measurements 
• Synthesis and/or shaping of solid sorbents.
• Sorbent modelling and prediction of performance or ageing.

Our offer
We offer a stimulating, international, and collaborative research environment at a leading research institution with state-of-the-art infrastructure. The laboratory and supervisors provide a supportive and safe-to-fail work environment. As part of the ETH Domain, we offer attractive employment conditions and excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. Start date is May 2026 or upon agreement for a duration of 2 years.

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