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PhD Student On Enzymatic Triggered Biocomposite Assembly in Dübendorf

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PhD student on enzymatic triggered biocomposite assembly

PhD student on enzymatic triggered biocomposite assembly

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.
The Empa Laboratory of Cellulose & Wood Materials invites applications for a PhD student position on enzymatic triggered biocomposite assembly. Together with our team of experienced scientists, postdocs and PhD students, you will develop materials that contribute to the development of the next generation of sustainable biocomposite materials. This project is part of a large international research center in collaboration with Denmark Technical University and University of Copenhagen and bridges our activities in the fields of nanocelluloses, proteins and chemical and physical surface functionalization.
The goal of the PhD project is to investigate how enzymes can be encapsulated in biocomposites to control both the assembly or crosslinking of biopolymers as well as the disassembly or reassembly of the materials into new composite structures. We envision that the generated knowledge will advance the field of bio-based and sustainable material technologies and contribute to new material processing and assembly strategies.

Your tasks

  • Study the triggered enzymatic crosslinking and disassembly of single biopolymer systems. 
  • Characterize the evolution of the structure of the biopolymers following enzymatic action and investigate their possible integration in functional soft materials. 
  • Develop strategies to encapsulate enzymes in biocomposites and methods to activate their functions in situ. 
  • Publish in peer-reviewed high-impact factor journals and present at international conferences.

Your profile

  • MSc in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines. 
  • Demonstrated aptitude for scientific creativity and non-conventional thinking. 
  • Fluent in written and oral English. 
  • Self-motivated, critical-thinking, open-minded and communicative, with a strong interest to work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment.

Our offer

We offer a fully funded PhD position at Empa, the Swiss research institute for materials science and technology to conduct cutting-edge research for the benefits of industry and the wellbeing of society. The working place will be in Dübendorf ZH and the PhD candidate will be enrolled at DTU Denmark. The position is available immediately or upon agreement.
We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
 


Head of Laboratory
Cellulose & Wood Materials

https://www.empa.ch/cwmlab

Your future place of work

Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf

Empa as an employer

Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities
Creating added value for society
International, multicultural working environment
Freedom to create and develop
Culture of inclusion and respect
Excellent balance between different areas of life
Multiple award-winning and certified employer
Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.

Good to know

Empa website

 

Working in Switzerland

 

Employment process

 

Conditions of employment

 
 

Veröffentlicht am

04-07-2025

Extra Informationen

Status
Offen
Ausbildungsniveau
Hauptschule
Standort
Dübendorf
Jobart
Vollzeitstelle (mit Erfahrung)
Führerschein erforderlich?
Nein
Auto erforderlich?
Nein
Motivationsschreiben erforderlich?
Nein
Sprachkenntnisse
Deutsch

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