PhD position – Electrochemistry for Environmental Applications

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.

Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Air Quality and Particle Technology group (Prof. Dr. J. Wang). The successful candidate will work in the Laboratory of Building Energy Materials and Components at Empa and also matriculate in ETH Zürich.
The research focuses on electrochemistry for environmental applications. Electrochemistry plays a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges, with intriguing applications in environmental monitoring, energy generation, waste treatment, and pollution mitigation. Our group has been engaged in development of electrochemical sensors detecting environmental pollutants, providing real-time information for effective management. Past and current work includes electrochemical sensors...