Postdoc in MOF photocatalysts for green hydrogen production

Description du poste Postdoc in MOF photocatalysts for green hydrogen production à Suisse

Postdoc en photocatalyse MOF pour la production d'hydrogène vert.
Tâches
Synthése et caractérisation de composites MOF.
Effectuer des tests de photocatalyse et de durabilité.
Conception et essai d'un réacteur photocatalytique.
Compétences
Doctorat en chimie ou domaine connexe requis.
Expérience en synthèse de matériaux et photocatalyse.
Excellentes compétences en communication en anglais.
Postdoc in MOF photocatalysts for green hydrogen production
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, EPFLWorkplace
Lausanne- Lake Geneva region - Switzerland
Category
Chemistry | Research Management
Position
Senior Scientist / Postdoc
Published22 January 2026Apply now »EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide.
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The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.
Postdoc in MOF photocatalysts for green hydrogen production
Mission
We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a multidisciplinary, industry-facing research project on metal-organic frameworks for low-carbon hydrogen production from seawater, wastewater, and other abundant feedstocks.
The work spans materials synthesis, characterization, testing, and prototype reactor development, with a clear pathway to applied deployment and commercialisation.
Main duties and responsibilities
Scalable synthesis and shaping of metal-organic framework-based composites
Structural and optical characterisation (PXRD, BET, UV-vis, SEM)Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution measurements and long-term durability testing
Support in the design and testing of a closed-loop photocatalytic reactor
Documentation, data analysis, contribution to publications and project reports
Profile
PhD (or nearing completion of) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Research experience in inorganic/materials synthesis, photocatalysis, or related areas
Strong experimental skills and familiarity with key characterisation techniques (e.g.
PXRD, GC, optical spectroscopy)Ability to work both independently and as part of a collborative research team
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Strong motivation to engage with interdisciplinary research and explore new research domains
We offerA dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art facilities
Collaboration with academic and industrial partners
Opportunities for scientific dissemination and professional development.
Competitive salary and excellent working conditions (more information can be found on our website https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/'))Informations
Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.
You are asked to supply:
A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).
A CV, including publication list
Contact details for three referees
For further information, please contact: fatmah.ebrahim@epfl.ch
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