Open PhD student position in Nanomaterials Chemistry at ETH Zurich (Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences).
Suitably qualified and highly motivated individuals are invited to apply for a PhD student position in the new research group of Prof. Maksym Kovalenko. The successful candidate will engage into studying various aspects of the synthesis, self-assembly and applications of inorganic colloidal nanostructures.
We aim to develop novel functional inorganic materials for energy supplying and energy storing purposes. To achieve this goal, we develop novel materials design strategies. The cornerstones of our research are the inorganic and organometallic synthesis and detailed structural and physical characterization. Colloidal nanostructures such as nanocrystals and nanowires and their assemblies are the main classes of materials in our research focus.
ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) is consistently ranked the top university in continental Europe and one of the best worldwide. For their Doctoral students, ETH Zurich provides excellent research facilities and highly stimulating scientific environment. Furthermore, our group will extensively use experimental infrastructure at EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology).
Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or related science discipline. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Employment will be according to standard regulations of ETH Zurich (e.g. for a period of 3 years). Start from August-September 2011, or upon mutual agreement.
Evaluation of candidates will start immediately until position(s) is filled.
Applications should be sent by email to Prof. Maksym Kovalenko (kovalenko.maksym1@gmail.com) and include: (i) Application Letter, (ii) CV, (iii) names and contact information of 2 referees, and (iv) summary of previous research experience/accomplishments.
Please visit websites for the further information about laboratories at ETH Zurich (http://www.chab.ethz.ch/index_EN) and EMPA (http://www.empa.ch).
