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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 position in developing innovative plasmonic materials
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.Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Air Quality and Particle Technology
group (Prof. Dr. J. Wang). The successful candidate will work in the Laboratory of Nano Particles at Empa and also
matriculate in ETH Zürich.
The research focuses on developing innovative plasmonic materials. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and localized
surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) are strong photon-induced collective hot-electron coupling effects, which can create
intense and sensitive electromagnetic near field. SPR and LSPR have found intriguing successes in biosensing, control
switches, signal amplifiers and modulators, and high-performance photocatalysis. The conventional plasmonic materials
include noble metals, e.g. gold, which was extensively used in biosensing research in our group. On the other hand, the
plasmonic properties are strongly dependent on the materials, the surrounding media, and the geometrical parameters,
which makes engineering of the material and nanostructure extremely important to realize highly tunable and designable
optical properties.
Your tasks
The student will be involved in tasks such as
- Designing innovative plasmonic materials with precisely engineered nanostructures
- Fabricating the plasmonic materials using micro-nanofabrication technologies
- Investigating the tunable and designable optical properties of the materials
- Validating the advantages of new materials in applications.
Additionally, our group performs research on nanomaterial engineering, microfluidics and electrochemistry, which
provides a wide range of opportunities for the PhD candidate.
Your profile
We are looking for suitable candidates with a master level degree in material science, chemical engineering, physical
chemistry or related fields with excellent grades. Good experimental capability is of high value. Good command of
English is required.
Our offer
- A highly interdisciplinary and dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment
- Attractive employment conditions of the ETH Domain
- An international network and contacts to academic and industrial partners
Position starting from July 2025 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, diplomas with complete academic
transcript, short description of research interests 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.DavidHeusser, HR Partner
Questions?
JingWang
Head of Laboratory of Nano Particles
+41 58 765 6115
https://www.ie.ifu.ethz.ch/.
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
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Conditions of employment
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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 position in developing innovative plasmonic materials
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.Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Air Quality and Particle Technology
group (Prof. Dr. J. Wang). The successful candidate will work in the Laboratory of Nano Particles at Empa and also
matriculate in ETH Zürich.
The research focuses on developing innovative plasmonic materials. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and localized
surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) are strong photon-induced collective hot-electron coupling effects, which can create
intense and sensitive electromagnetic near field. SPR and LSPR have found intriguing successes in biosensing, control
switches, signal amplifiers and modulators, and high-performance photocatalysis. The conventional plasmonic materials
include noble metals, e.g. gold, which was extensively used in biosensing research in our group. On the other hand, the
plasmonic properties are strongly dependent on the materials, the surrounding media, and the geometrical parameters,
which makes engineering of the material and nanostructure extremely important to realize highly tunable and designable
optical properties.
Your tasks
The student will be involved in tasks such as
- Designing innovative plasmonic materials with precisely engineered nanostructures
- Fabricating the plasmonic materials using micro-nanofabrication technologies
- Investigating the tunable and designable optical properties of the materials
- Validating the advantages of new materials in applications.
Additionally, our group performs research on nanomaterial engineering, microfluidics and electrochemistry, which
provides a wide range of opportunities for the PhD candidate.
Your profile
We are looking for suitable candidates with a master level degree in material science, chemical engineering, physical
chemistry or related fields with excellent grades. Good experimental capability is of high value. Good command of
English is required.
Our offer
- A highly interdisciplinary and dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment
- Attractive employment conditions of the ETH Domain
- An international network and contacts to academic and industrial partners
Position starting from July 2025 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, diplomas with complete academic
transcript, short description of research interests 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.DavidHeusser, HR Partner
Questions?
JingWang
Head of Laboratory of Nano Particles
+41 58 765 6115
https://www.ie.ifu.ethz.ch/.
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