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"As Switzerland's incubator for innovation, Empa's research provides answers to the most pressing challenges facing
industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
PhD student on enzymatic triggered biocomposite assembly
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. 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.The Empa Laboratory of Cellulose & Wood Materials invites applications for a PhD student
position on enzymatic triggered biocomposite assembly. Together with our team of experienced scientists, postdocs and
PhD students, you will develop materials that contribute to the development of the next generation of sustainable
biocomposite materials. This project is part of a large international research center in collaboration with Denmark
Technical University and University of Copenhagen and bridges our activities in the fields of nanocelluloses, proteins
and chemical and physical surface functionalization.
The goal of the PhD project is to investigate how enzymes can be encapsulated in biocomposites to control both the
assembly or crosslinking of biopolymers as well as the disassembly or reassembly of the materials into new composite
structures. We envision that the generated knowledge will advance the field of bio-based and sustainable material
technologies and contribute to new material processing and assembly strategies.
Your tasks
- Study the triggered enzymatic crosslinking and disassembly of single biopolymer systems.
- Characterize the evolution of the structure of the biopolymers following enzymatic action and investigate their
possible integration in functional soft materials.
- Develop strategies to encapsulate enzymes in biocomposites and methods to activate their functions in situ.
- Publish in peer-reviewed high-impact factor journals and present at international conferences.
Your profile
- MSc in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated aptitude for scientific creativity and non-conventional thinking.
- Fluent in written and oral English.
- Self-motivated, critical-thinking, open-minded and communicative, with a strong interest to work in an international
and interdisciplinary research environment.
Our offer
We offer a fully funded PhD position at Empa, the Swiss research institute for materials science and technology to
conduct cutting-edge research for the benefits of industry and the wellbeing of society. The working place will be in
Dübendorf ZH and the PhD candidate will be enrolled at DTU Denmark. The position is available immediately or upon
agreement.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative,
sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.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.PatriciaNitzsche, Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
Questions?
DrGustavNyström
Head of Laboratory
Cellulose & Wood Materials
https://www.empa.ch/cwmlab
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working
environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of
life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
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Working in Switzerland
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industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
PhD student on enzymatic triggered biocomposite assembly
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. 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.The Empa Laboratory of Cellulose & Wood Materials invites applications for a PhD student
position on enzymatic triggered biocomposite assembly. Together with our team of experienced scientists, postdocs and
PhD students, you will develop materials that contribute to the development of the next generation of sustainable
biocomposite materials. This project is part of a large international research center in collaboration with Denmark
Technical University and University of Copenhagen and bridges our activities in the fields of nanocelluloses, proteins
and chemical and physical surface functionalization.
The goal of the PhD project is to investigate how enzymes can be encapsulated in biocomposites to control both the
assembly or crosslinking of biopolymers as well as the disassembly or reassembly of the materials into new composite
structures. We envision that the generated knowledge will advance the field of bio-based and sustainable material
technologies and contribute to new material processing and assembly strategies.
Your tasks
- Study the triggered enzymatic crosslinking and disassembly of single biopolymer systems.
- Characterize the evolution of the structure of the biopolymers following enzymatic action and investigate their
possible integration in functional soft materials.
- Develop strategies to encapsulate enzymes in biocomposites and methods to activate their functions in situ.
- Publish in peer-reviewed high-impact factor journals and present at international conferences.
Your profile
- MSc in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated aptitude for scientific creativity and non-conventional thinking.
- Fluent in written and oral English.
- Self-motivated, critical-thinking, open-minded and communicative, with a strong interest to work in an international
and interdisciplinary research environment.
Our offer
We offer a fully funded PhD position at Empa, the Swiss research institute for materials science and technology to
conduct cutting-edge research for the benefits of industry and the wellbeing of society. The working place will be in
Dübendorf ZH and the PhD candidate will be enrolled at DTU Denmark. The position is available immediately or upon
agreement.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative,
sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.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.PatriciaNitzsche, Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
Questions?
DrGustavNyström
Head of Laboratory
Cellulose & Wood Materials
https://www.empa.ch/cwmlab
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working
environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of
life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
Good to know
Empa website
Working in Switzerland
Employment process
Conditions of employment
Apply now