Postdoc in the field of interface mechanics and adhesion
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
Plan and conduct experiments to modify the adhesion of metal-polymer interfacesInterface fabrication using various deposition techniques, notably atomic layer deposition and magnetron sputteringCharacterization of interfaces by microscopy techniques, adhesion testing and interpretation of resultsPublish high-quality scientific publications as well as work in close collaboration with industrial and academic partners from EuropeSupervision of undergraduate and PhD studentsContribution to proposal writing Your profile
Plan and conduct experiments to modify the adhesion of metal-polymer interfacesInterface fabrication using various deposition techniques, notably atomic layer deposition and magnetron sputteringCharacterization of interfaces by microscopy techniques, adhesion testing and interpretation of resultsPublish high-quality scientific publications as well as work in close collaboration with industrial and academic partners from EuropeSupervision of undergraduate and PhD studentsContribution to proposal writing Your profile
- PhD degree in material science, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering or related fields
- Experience in thin film deposition and experimental interface mechanics and characterization is desirable
- Interest in sustainable materials development with a potential for industrial implementation
- Fluency in English (written and oral) is a pre-condition, knowledge of German is an asset
- Self-motivated, critical-thinking, open-minded and communicative, with a strong interest to work in an interdisciplinary research environment
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