Employ plasmas and renewable energy to upcycle the two primary greenhouse gases, CO2 and CH4, into the raw material of the future. Its unique qualities as a Power-to-X technology make plasma processing a promising method to decarbonize energy-intensive industrial processes while creating sustainable products from greenhouse gases.
The postdoc work will involve:
- Investigate the effects of pressure and temperature on plasma-driven reactions.
- Design and conduct experiments for CO2 conversion, CH4 pyrolysis, and their combined conversion to identify optimal process conditions.
- Explore, adapt, refine, and validate analytical methodologies for FTIR, GC, and OES.
- Develop and propose original research ideas within the project’s framework.
- Interact closely with other team members and labs at Empa as well as within the ETH Domain.
- Play a pivotal role in building a solid network with potential partners.
- Communicate the results via peer-reviewed journals, project reports, (inter)national conference presentations, industry meetings, and digital media.
Your profile
- PhD degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering or related field.
- Experience in plasma-based gas conversion, ideally using RF/MW discharges.
- Knowledge of plasma chemistry, modelling and/or chemical engineering is a plus.
- Highly motived and inspired individual with a strong dedication to cutting-edge research for energy and environmental solutions.
- Self-driven curiosity and hands-on mentality in the lab.
- Creative scientist, open communicator, committed team player and responsible researcher with an ethical mindset.
- Desire to strengthen own academic record and global industrial network.
- Fluency in both verbal and written English. Knowledge of German or another official Swiss language is advantageous.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons
