Doctoral student on Smart Wood Bonding in Zürich

Adhesive bonding is a decisive technology for the production of high-performance and reliable wood materials for construction. Related research activities are conducted in a joint working group between Empa, Laboratory for Cellulose & Wood Materials and ETH Zürich, Chair of Wood Materials Science (D-BAUG). The objective of the doctoral thesis is to develop new advanced concepts in wood bonding for improved and novel engineered wood products.

Tasks

• Contribution to research projects in cooperation with industrial partners
• Planning and conduction of experimental work in the lab and at industrial production facilities
• Participation in project meetings with presentation of work progress
• Presentation of results in scientific journals and at conferences

Required skills

• Master degree in wood science, material science or chemistry
• Interest in fundamental and applied wood research
• Commitment to experimental work with a structured and exact working approach
• Good communication skills and fluency in German and English (both written and oral)

The position is available immediately. The successful candidate will be enrolled at ETH Zürich. Main working location is at the Empa campus in Dübendorf.