PhD Position in Self-assembled Colloidal Micromachines

Job description

Your tasks will involve :

• Synthesis and functionalization of nano-colloids using miniemulsion technique
• Develop different self-assembly methods towards assembled colloidal micromachines
• Perform complex biomedical and environmental tasks with customized micromachines
• Disseminate scientific results in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals

We offer a full-time position for the duration of your 4-year doctoral studies starting immediately or upon mutual agreement. You will work in an interdisciplinary team of researchers with strong expertise in polymers, colloids and microrobotics. Furthermore, you will collaborate with well-known researchers spanning from Switzerland, Germany to USA. Throughout the project there will be mentoring opportunities, including bachelor and master students’ projects and theses.

You will actively participate in group and institute duties and activities. As an integral part of your work, you will publish your results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at (inter) national conferences.

You have :

• A master’s degree in chemistry, materials science or related disciplines from a recognized university
• An excellent track record and meet the general admission requirements for a doctorate at ETH Zurich
• Prior experience in responsive polymeric systems, ideally, with nano-colloids
• Good knowledge of interfaces and colloid science, e.g. emulsion, self-assembly
• Know-how in microfluidic synthesis systems is an advantage
• Curiosity, open-mindedness, and good communication skills
• Proficient oral and written English skills