The Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry at Empa http://www.empa.ch/plugin/template/empa/*/35380/---/l=1 is developing perovskite-type compounds and nanostructured composites for potential applications as functional materials in renewable energy- and environmental technologies. Applied methods are chimie douce techniques for nanostructured materials production, XRD, ND, EXAFS and TEM for the structural characterisation of new materials. XRF, ICP-OES, TGA with coupled mass spectrometry and TEM, SEM/EDX for the chemical and morphological characterisation.
For our project we seek to recruit a

PhD student on Thermoelectric Materials Development

The position is immediately available for a candidate (m/f) with a masters or diploma degree in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Sciences (or related).
The project is focussed on the development of novel thermoelectric perovskite-type oxide materials, characterisation techniques of thermoelectric materials and the development of thermoelectric thin film devices for solar and geothermal applications.
The ideal candidate is a communicative scientist with a strong background in chemistry and/or physical sciences .He/she has experience on the synthesis of inorganic solids and their characterisation.
Experience with thermoelectrics would be beneficial.
For further information, please contact rosa [dot] robert [at] empa [dot] ch or anke [dot] weidenkaff [at] empa [dot] ch.
Please send your application with CV, your research interests, a list of publications and the names of two academic referees to:

Rosa Robert
Empa-Layered thermoelectrics
Ueberlandstr.129
CH-8600 Duebendorf

We are looking forward to your application.