For our Sinergia project entitled “Plasmonic nanoparticle-enhanced near-infrared organic light-emitting diodes” the Laboratory for Multifunctional Materials is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the field of plasmonic nanostructures. The project is a collaboration between groups at Empa, ETH Zurich and EPFL.

In this position, you will be responsible for the microwave-assisted synthesis of metallic and semiconducting nanoparticles, as well as their structural and morphological characterization. A central aspect of your work will be the investigation of the optical properties of plasmonic nanoparticles using techniques such as UV-Vis and Raman spectroscopy. You will also prepare colloidal dispersions for thin film fabrication. Additionally, you will collaborate with consortium partners from various scientific disciplines, supervise Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students, contribute to scientific publications, and present your research findings at conferences.

The position requires a doctoral degree in materials science or chemistry, specializing in nanoparticle synthesis and characterization. Expertise in plasmonic nanostructures is essential for this role. Experience with transmission electron microscopy (including EELS) and/or ellipsometry is a strong advantage. You have the ability to work both individually and in a collaborative team environment and can demonstrate written and verbal communication skills in an academic setting. You are creative, motivated and you like to work independently on interdisciplinary research topics, taking full advantage of the excellent environment at ETH Zurich.

• A fully funded position in a vibrant, international research environment
• Close collaboration within the group, but also with the consortia partners
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and a generous budget for consumables and travels

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We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• CV including publication list
• Motivation letter
• Contact details of two referees

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about our lab can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Markus Niederberger [[email protected]].

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The preferred start date is as soon as possible. Applications before August 31, 2025 will be fully considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

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