PostDoc or Scientist responsible for assessing and quantifying the potential of biobased and biodegradable polymers to substitute fossil based non-biodegradable polymers 100%
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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
PostDoc or Scientist responsible for assessing and quantifying the potential of biobased and biodegradable polymers to
substitute fossil based non-biodegradable polymers
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.Empa's Technology & Society Laboratory (TSL) is dedicated to creating and sharing
knowledge supporting the transformation to a sustainable society within planetary boundaries by analyzing and
evaluating novel materials and technologies from a circularity, life cycle impacts and safety perspective, and
providing guidance for designing more sustainable materials, technologies and systems.
The Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Group (ERAM) has great experience in modeling mass flows and
environmental releases of plastics and in assessing their sustainability.
Your tasks
The postdoc or scientist will model the mass flows of biobased and biodegradable polymers through our society and
their releases into the environment. A special focus will be on agricultural uses and their accumulation in soils.
Using the results, the potential of biodegradable polymers to mitigate microplastic pollution will be assessed,
comparing their effectiveness to conventional, non-biodegradable polymers.
Your profile
- Master Degree or PhD in environmental/natural sciences or engineering or similar
- Experience with development of computational models
- Preferably some experience with plastics, e.g. release studies or risk assessment
- Experience in scientific writing and publishing
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral)
Our offer
- A highly stimulating interdisciplinary research environment in a laboratory with more than 50 scientists dedicated
to sustainability transformation
- Opportunities to present your work at scientific conferences and to publish in high quality journals
- Personal and professional development support
The position is located in St. Gallen and temporary for two years.
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.SarahStüdli,
Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner
Questions?
Prof. Dr.BerndNowack
Group leader
Technology & Society
Your future place of work
Empa
Lerchenfeldstrasse 5
9014St. Gallen
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
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
PostDoc or Scientist responsible for assessing and quantifying the potential of biobased and biodegradable polymers to
substitute fossil based non-biodegradable polymers
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.Empa's Technology & Society Laboratory (TSL) is dedicated to creating and sharing
knowledge supporting the transformation to a sustainable society within planetary boundaries by analyzing and
evaluating novel materials and technologies from a circularity, life cycle impacts and safety perspective, and
providing guidance for designing more sustainable materials, technologies and systems.
The Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Group (ERAM) has great experience in modeling mass flows and
environmental releases of plastics and in assessing their sustainability.
Your tasks
The postdoc or scientist will model the mass flows of biobased and biodegradable polymers through our society and
their releases into the environment. A special focus will be on agricultural uses and their accumulation in soils.
Using the results, the potential of biodegradable polymers to mitigate microplastic pollution will be assessed,
comparing their effectiveness to conventional, non-biodegradable polymers.
Your profile
- Master Degree or PhD in environmental/natural sciences or engineering or similar
- Experience with development of computational models
- Preferably some experience with plastics, e.g. release studies or risk assessment
- Experience in scientific writing and publishing
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral)
Our offer
- A highly stimulating interdisciplinary research environment in a laboratory with more than 50 scientists dedicated
to sustainability transformation
- Opportunities to present your work at scientific conferences and to publish in high quality journals
- Personal and professional development support
The position is located in St. Gallen and temporary for two years.
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.SarahStüdli,
Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner
Questions?
Prof. Dr.BerndNowack
Group leader
Technology & Society
Your future place of work
Empa
Lerchenfeldstrasse 5
9014St. Gallen
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