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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,
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good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
Postdoc / scientist position in the field of mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy
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.Dual-comb spectroscopy (DCS) is a rapidly evolving techniques opening up new fields of
applications. Our aim is to leverage on quantum cascade laser (QCL) based DCS and develop a spectrometer with
unprecedented spectral resolution, sensitivity, and speed. Together with our partners, we will apply this instrument to
study the ro-vibrational nature of chiral molecules in the gas phase.
This interdisciplinary project is funded by Swiss National Science Foundation and the Swiss Agency for Innovation
Promotion. It lies at the interface of fundamental research and science-based innovation and involves close
collaboration with our partners at ETH (Prof. F. Merkt and Prof. M. Quack) and ZHAW (Prof. J. Stohner).
Job description, responsibilities and tasks:
- Develop a dual-comb QCL spectrometer geared towards Vibrational Circular Dichroism
- Implement a frequency-locking scheme, and investigate novel (polarisation) schemes
- Collaborate with ETH and ZHAW, actively participate in the experiments, advise/guide for long-term knowhow transfer
- Publish the results in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
Your profile
- PhD degree in Physics or a related field with a strong experimental background in frequency-locked lasers or
optoelectronics. Experience with dual-comb laser spectroscopy is advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with data acquisition and signal processing (GPU based)
- Proficiency in data analysis using Python, Matlab, or similar
- Self-motivating, independent-minded scientific researcher, effective collaborator
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
Our offer
You can expect a vibrant international atmosphere in a leading research facility equipped with superior infrastructure
and surrounded by interdisciplinary excellence. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is
filled.
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
short letter of motivation, CV, transcripts of diplomas, a list of publications and contact details of a least two
references. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be
considered.DavidHeusser, HR Partner
Questions?
DrBélaTuzson
Air Pollution / Environmental Technology
+41 58 765 46 42
https://www.empa.ch/web/s503
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
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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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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 / scientist position in the field of mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy
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.Dual-comb spectroscopy (DCS) is a rapidly evolving techniques opening up new fields of
applications. Our aim is to leverage on quantum cascade laser (QCL) based DCS and develop a spectrometer with
unprecedented spectral resolution, sensitivity, and speed. Together with our partners, we will apply this instrument to
study the ro-vibrational nature of chiral molecules in the gas phase.
This interdisciplinary project is funded by Swiss National Science Foundation and the Swiss Agency for Innovation
Promotion. It lies at the interface of fundamental research and science-based innovation and involves close
collaboration with our partners at ETH (Prof. F. Merkt and Prof. M. Quack) and ZHAW (Prof. J. Stohner).
Job description, responsibilities and tasks:
- Develop a dual-comb QCL spectrometer geared towards Vibrational Circular Dichroism
- Implement a frequency-locking scheme, and investigate novel (polarisation) schemes
- Collaborate with ETH and ZHAW, actively participate in the experiments, advise/guide for long-term knowhow transfer
- Publish the results in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
Your profile
- PhD degree in Physics or a related field with a strong experimental background in frequency-locked lasers or
optoelectronics. Experience with dual-comb laser spectroscopy is advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with data acquisition and signal processing (GPU based)
- Proficiency in data analysis using Python, Matlab, or similar
- Self-motivating, independent-minded scientific researcher, effective collaborator
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
Our offer
You can expect a vibrant international atmosphere in a leading research facility equipped with superior infrastructure
and surrounded by interdisciplinary excellence. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is
filled.
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
short letter of motivation, CV, transcripts of diplomas, a list of publications and contact details of a least two
references. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be
considered.DavidHeusser, HR Partner
Questions?
DrBélaTuzson
Air Pollution / Environmental Technology
+41 58 765 46 42
https://www.empa.ch/web/s503
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