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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 on "Antimicrobial Materials as Antibiotic Alternatives in Dentistry"
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 Nanomaterials in health Lab is a truly interdisciplinary environment that conduct
pioneered investigations in nanomedicine. We are active in:
- Provide key contributions to novel personalized strategies of particles design for drug delivery, imaging, or
diagnosis.
- Characterize, understand, the interaction of particulate materials with cells or tissues.
- Pioneered investigations on particle bio-functionalization, particles uptake, accumulation, translocation across
biological barriers and their bioresponses.
Your tasks
- Design and prepare light-activated nanostructures.
- Design and Integrate the nanomaterials in polymeric matrices for the dental splint coatings.
- Conduct morphological, structural, and functional characterizations.
- Conduct antibacterial and antiviral studies on the coating.
- Design and conduct clinically relevant studies for the assessment of the antimicrobial activity and the
biocompatibility.
The Ph.D. candidate will participate in writing scientific publications and presenting data at national and
international scientific conferences.
Your profile
- Master's degree in in Biomaterials, Chemistry, Medical Chemistry, Pharmacy or Biology
- Proficient English skills (spoken and written)
- Interested in working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Highly motivated team player who is dynamic and curious
- Previous experience in one or more of the following topics: nanomaterial synthesis, spectrophotometric analyses and
microbiology.
Our offer
The work will be carried out at Empa St. Gallen under the supervision of Dr. Giacomo Reina. The PhD student will be
affiliated at ETH Zürich (Prof. Peter Wick).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?
Dr.GiacomoReina
Scientist
Nanomaterials in Health
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
PhD Position on "Antimicrobial Materials as Antibiotic Alternatives in Dentistry"
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 Nanomaterials in health Lab is a truly interdisciplinary environment that conduct
pioneered investigations in nanomedicine. We are active in:
- Provide key contributions to novel personalized strategies of particles design for drug delivery, imaging, or
diagnosis.
- Characterize, understand, the interaction of particulate materials with cells or tissues.
- Pioneered investigations on particle bio-functionalization, particles uptake, accumulation, translocation across
biological barriers and their bioresponses.
Your tasks
- Design and prepare light-activated nanostructures.
- Design and Integrate the nanomaterials in polymeric matrices for the dental splint coatings.
- Conduct morphological, structural, and functional characterizations.
- Conduct antibacterial and antiviral studies on the coating.
- Design and conduct clinically relevant studies for the assessment of the antimicrobial activity and the
biocompatibility.
The Ph.D. candidate will participate in writing scientific publications and presenting data at national and
international scientific conferences.
Your profile
- Master's degree in in Biomaterials, Chemistry, Medical Chemistry, Pharmacy or Biology
- Proficient English skills (spoken and written)
- Interested in working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Highly motivated team player who is dynamic and curious
- Previous experience in one or more of the following topics: nanomaterial synthesis, spectrophotometric analyses and
microbiology.
Our offer
The work will be carried out at Empa St. Gallen under the supervision of Dr. Giacomo Reina. The PhD student will be
affiliated at ETH Zürich (Prof. Peter Wick).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?
Dr.GiacomoReina
Scientist
Nanomaterials in Health
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