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The European Commission has funded three HORIZON projects aiming at the estimation of national greenhouse gas emissions through the use of atmospheric observations and inverse modelling. The project PARIS (https://horizoneurope-paris.eu/), which brings together a high-level consortium of 17 European partner organizations under the lead of the University of Utrecht, focuses on the interface between bottom-up and top-down approaches and aims to strengthen the collaboration between atmospheric scientists and national inventory teams for the evaluation and development of national inventories. As a key partner of PARIS contributing to the development of national scale solutions, we are looking for a highly motivated postdoc experienced in atmospheric transport and inverse modelling. Your tasks Develop and apply methods for European scale emission estimation using inverse modelling approaches for non-CO2 greenhouse gases (methane, nitrous oxides and fluorinated compounds). Extend inverse modelling tools for the use with co-emitted tracers like ethane and GHG isotopologues. Improve interchangeability of inverse modelling tools between project partners and engage with national inventory teams. Strengthen traceability and reproduceability of model results by the development of a plugin for the workflow manager AiIDA. Participate in regular project meetings, manage Empa's tasks and deliverables in the PARIS project.

Ihre HauptaufgabenMitverantwortlich für die Planverwaltung (digital und analog) aller Gebäude im Zuge der Bauherrenvertretung für die drei Forschungsinstitute Empa, WSL und EawagBearbeitung von Plänen bei kleineren Umbau- und Erweiterungsbauten in den Gebäuden der Empa zwecks Integration in das CAFM-SystemMitwirkung bei der Eingliederung von CAD–Daten in das CAFM-System des FlächenmanagementsAnsprechpartner bzgl. CAD für den Flächenmanager/inUnterstützung des BIM-Managers bei der Betreuung von BauprojektenVerwaltung von Sicherheitsplänen in Absprache mit dem SicherheitsbeauftragtenKontinuierliche Pflege des Archivierungssystems inkl. Verwaltung des Papierarchivs

in the field of modeling and control of combustion-based energy converters for renewable fuels. Since energy converters have to react on fuels and new fuels give challenges to the system such as air demand, load control and combustion the systems have to become as flexible as possible. The focus of the projects is the flexibilization and the optimal control of such systems.Your tasks:Design of measurement, instrumentation and actuation conceptsEvaluation, setup and programming of rapid prototyping control systems for complex, non-linear systemsGuiding and interpreting experimentsClose communication with our industrial and academic partnersScientific publications in journals and at conferences

The laboratory is looking for a highly creative postdoctoral candidate to carry out research in the field of laser development and implementation within an EU/SBFI granted project. You will be involved in the development of a plasma laser in the X-ray to be utilized as a tabletop alternative to beamlines. You will also supervise PhD students in the fields of laser microanalysis, extreme ultraviolet optics and advanced spectroscopy. We offer a highly stimulating research topic with excellent infrastructure and broad interdisciplinary surrounding. You will gain a large and diversified expertise and the lab will encourage your scientific career with application to ERC grants or equivalent step up's.

We are looking for a student motivated to contribute to the development of thin-film CIGS photovoltaic devices. The researcher in this position is responsible for the fabrication and characterization of solar cells and layers based on the CIGS material system. The researcher goals are to understand and overcome limitations of devices based on new alloyed CIGS absorbers with high bandgap, explore the absorber processing limits and develop electrical contacts, in view of new applications such as bifacial and semi-transparent solar cells for tandem applications. Your responsibilities include:Plan and conduct experiments to develop the scientific understanding and improve the performance of CIGS solar cellsDevices fabrication using various deposition techniques, notably high-vacuum coevaporation, chemical bath deposition, magnetron sputtering, atomic layer epitaxy and thermal/e-beam evaporationCharacterization of materials, layers and devices, interpretation of resultsDissemination of the results in reports, scientific journals and at conferencesMaintenance of equipment in collaboration with the laboratory technicianCo-supervision of semester- or master students

Together with our team of experienced scientists and industry partners, you will synthetize polymers from biorefinery building blocks and prepare composites and fibers for the textile industry. This project brings together a new generation of green and sustainable fillers and polymers for the preparation of leather alternatives with higher durability and mechanical properties than the commercially available synthetic leathers. The project is financed by Innosuisse and brings together Empa, a start-up and a large Swiss Industrial textile company. Combining fundamental and applied science, the goal is to develop high functional and commercially relevant material solutions. We envisage that the generated knowledge will advance the use of sustainable resources for the production of leather alternatives. We also foresee that the developments will demonstrate the potential to reduce carbon emission and water consumption compared to "natural leather" production and contribute to substitute the fossil-based polymer composites with bio-based sustainable alternatives.Your challengesSynthetize novel polymers using natural building blocks from biorefinery industries.Prepare composites and fibers using biomass resources.Evaluate novel biopolymer cellulose-based composites.Develop and optimize material processing methods (e.g. extrusion, thermoforming and coating) for alternative leather applications.Characterize and validate developed formulations and materials in terms of physical, mechanical and thermal properties.Publish results in the form of patents or scientific journal articles, present results at project meetings and at international conferences.

You will join a funded project on "dynamic grid tariffs for demand side management and electrical grid support" where building control synthesis, network security and evaluation of different dynamic tariffs to optimally distribute the demand side flexibility among several stakeholders are key topics.You will develop control methods and pipelines for several archetypical building and districts, as well as specific demonstration buildings for real life validation. You will have the freedom to develop and execute your research ideas in close collaboration with our team and our external scientific and industry partners.You will support the dissemination of research findings across the community, which includes collaborating with other lab members and institutes and publishing in scientific journals and conferences. Open science principles are strongly supported/encouraged.Your tasksDevelopment of dynamic tariff-based models and controllers in the domain of building, mobility and district energy systemsExperimental validation of developments on the Empa demonstrators (NEST, move, ehub)Publish in scientific journals and conference proceedingsProject coordination and project ideationSupport of project acquisitionSupervise MSc students and Co-supervise PhD students

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 environmentally responsible electronic materials. The goal of the PhD project is to investigate, at a fundamental level, how colloidal science concepts can be used together with electronics to trigger reversible biopolymer liquid crystal assembly for controlled optical and sensing functionalities. We envision that the generated knowledge will advance the field of sustainable electronics and contribute to new developments within soft robotics, wearable sensing and display/user interface applications.Your responsibilitiesStudy the stability, morphological and colloidal properties of selected biopolymers at interfaces and in bulk.Characterize triggered liquid crystal assembly of biopolymers using state-of-the art techniques.Investigate possibilities to integrate biopolymers and their liquid crystal assemblies in biodegradable optical and sensing devices.Publish in peer-reviewed high-impact factor journals and present at international conferences.

Presymptomatic blood-based diagnosis is critical for slowing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Aggregated forms of amyloid beta (Aβ) and tau proteins are well known biomarkers in AD diagnosis. Our goal is to resolve, identify and classify these pathological proteins in blood from patients at various stages of decline in memory and cognition using label-free nanoscale imaging and chemical spectroscopy. Blood from age-matched healthy controls will also be analysed. The classified Aβ and tau protein aggregates ranging from single oligomers, protofibrils to mature fibrils in blood will be correlated in a patient-specific manner with clinical results to build a predictive model for identifying people at risk of developing AD and evaluating treatment efficiency.

Zu Ihren Hauptaufgaben gehören folgende Tätigkeiten:Eingangskontrolle, Protokollierung und Verteilung aller eingehenden Waren inkl. BriefpostVersandbereitstellung sämtlicher Briefpost, Paketpost, Kurier-, LKW-, Luft- und Seefrachtsendungen mit der Erstellung der entsprechenden Formalitäten und Begleitpapiere für das In- und Ausland, inkl. fachgerechter VerpackungBriefpost sortieren und frankierenAllgemeine Arbeiten nach Anweisung des Speditionspersonals (inkl. Magazin)Ferienvertretung in der Gruppe Spedition, Post & MagazinFerienvertretung in der Garage (Unterhalt der Fahrzeugflotte, allgemeine Arbeiten nach Anweisung)

The research project focuses on developing electrolytes for high-voltage lithium-ion batteries within an InnoSuisse project in collaboration with a Swiss industrial partner. Your tasks include electrolyte formulation, characterization, and assessment in lithium-ion batteries with a special focus on solid electrolyte interphase formation on anode and cathode. Our labs are fully equipped for battery fabrication and testing. State-of-the-art facilities include synthesis labs with fume hoods, gloveboxes, various synthesis reactors and furnaces, sputtering, evaporation, and atomic layer deposition facilities, X-ray diffractometers, Raman and FTIR spectrometers, electrochemical characterization including impedance spectroscopy, mass spectrometers, gas and liquid chromatographers, thermogravimetric analyzer, various equipment for the characterization of electrolytes, etc. Access to advanced electron microscopy and X-ray facilities is also available.

The laboratory is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to carry out research in the field of plasma-laser spectroscopy within an SNF project. You will utilize a compact laser in the XUV to operate as a tabletop alternative to synchrotron and advance our expertise in spectroscopy. We offer a worldwide unique research topic with excellent infrastructure and broad interdisciplinary surrounding. The PhD-student will be registered at University of Zurich. Job challenges Development of a XUV laser spectroscopy instrumentation. Collection of experimental data on the application in spectroscopy. Exploration of alternative schemes and implementation in the lab. Utilization of codes to perform calculations for experimental design and analysis. Communication of the results in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences.

Job description:Magnetic multilayer systems with interfacial Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction offer an additional degree of freedom for tuning the domain wall energy and stabilizing nanoscale maze domains and skyrmions. For our DACH project entitled “Binary information represented by chiral spin textures” we are looking for a Postdoctoral researcher focusing on the development of magnetic multilayer systems and fabrication of devices supporting 3D magnetic structures that can serve as information carriers.

We are looking for several highly motivated PhD students with a strong experimental background in materials, chemistry, and physics to develop high-efficiency and stable all-perovskite multi-junction solar cells and mini-modules on flexible substrates. You will have the opportunity to be embedded in a collaborative Horizon Europe research project. This will enable you to interact and collaborate with leading European academic and industrial partners. Your responsibilities (will vary depending on different projects) include:Develop high-throughput combinatorial materials synthesis platforms using thermal evaporation and/or thermal evaporation/slot-die coating method to accelerate the discovery of novel perovskite compositionsDevelop solution-processed (e.g., spin coating, slot-die coating) wide bandgap (~ 1.8 eV) and narrow bandgap (~ 1.2 eV) perovskite absorbers with both excellent optoelectronic properties and stabilityDevelop high throughput characterizations and in-situ/operando characterizations using electrons, photons, X-rays, ions, etc. to characterize the materials, layers, and devices (e.g., single-junction and multi-junction perovskite solar cells), and interpretation of resultsLayer deposition and device integration (e.g., single-junction and multi-junction perov-skite solar cells) using various deposition techniques, notably high-vacuum thermal evaporation, magnetron sputtering, atomic layer deposition (ALD) and slot-die coating etc.Conduct in-depth loss mechanisms analysis and use these insights to further improve the performance of perovskite single-junction and multi-junction solar cell and mini-modulesDevelop and implement novel concepts, such as light management, new materials and processing methods, novel tandem architectures, optical and electrical simulation, etc., to understand and ultimately improve the performance (both efficiency and stability) of flexible all-perovskite tandem solar cells and mini-modulesStability tests of single junction and multi-junction perovskite solar cells and mini-modulesDissemination of the results on meetings, reports, scientific journals and at conferencesMaintenance of equipment in collaboration with the laboratory technicianCo-supervision of semester- or master students together with supervisor

for scientific investigations in the field of solid carbon and hydrogen production by using methane pyrolysis for the decarbonization of industrial high-temperature processes. Scope: Research/development in the field of carbon formation, characterization and granulation.Lay-out and installation of gas/solid (carbon/hydrogen) and gas/gas (hydrogen / acetylene / nitrogen) separation laboratory setups.Planning, implementation and evaluation of scientific investigations in the field of methane pyrolysis and synthetic energy carriers (SAF, PtL).Scientific publications in journals and at conferences.Project support for a methane pyrolysis demonstration plant.Supervision of students.

The project aims at the development and field application of a high-precision, miniaturized mid-IR spectrometer. You will leverage on our previous work for drone based methane measurement to design a multi-species, lightweight instrument that can be carried by UAVs to quantify the emissions of large ship engines off-shore and in the harbour. This involves instrumental developments in the laboratory and field campaigns, both in close collaboration with our partners Alpes Lasers, ALTUS LSA and METIS Baltic.Job description, responsibilities and tasksDevelopment of a prototype multi-species mid-IR laser spectrometer for UAV flightsValidation, calibration, and intercomparison of the instrumentCoordination and realization of field campaigns in the Mediterranean SeaCommunication of the results in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc with a strong experimental background in materials and chemistry to develop high-efficiency flexible all-perovskite tandem solar cells and mini-modules using slot-die coating. You will be embedded in a collaborative Horizon Europe research project. This will enable you to interact and collaborate with leading Euro-pean academic and industrial partners. Your responsibilities include:Developing perovskite ink formulations suitable for slot-die coating of wide bandgap (~1.8 eV) and narrow bandgap (~1.2 eV) perovskite absorbers with excellent optoelec-tronic quality and uniformity over large areaDeveloping slot-die coated passivation strategies tailored for wide bandgap (~1.8 eV) and narrow bandgap (~1.2 eV) perovskite absorbers  Ink rheology characterizationsUnderstanding the loss mechanisms in layers, solar cells, mini-modules and developing mitigation strategiesOptimizing laser scribing processes for single-junction and tandem mini-modules on flexible substratesOptimizing the performance of slot-die coated single-junction and all-perovskite tandem mini-modules on flexible substratesEstablishing and maintain good collaboration with other project partnersDissemination of your results on group meetings, project reports, peer-reviewed journals and at international conferencesCo-supervision of PhD student and master student and assisting supervisor in proposal writing

The Laser Spectroscopy group is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to work in the field of laser based sensor development within an SNF granted project. You will develop a lightweight laser spectrometer to be flown on balloons and perform in-situ water vapor isotope measurements in the upper atmosphere and leverage on our expertise in quantum cascade laser driving, circular multipass cell design, and FPGA-based DAQ systems. We offer a highly stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure and broad interdisciplinary surrounding. The PhD-student will be registered at ETH Zurich, in the Department of Environmental Systems Science.

Environmental pollution by tyre wear and microplastics in general is an issue of growing concern. Tyre wear particles are found in various environmental compartments such as aquatic systems and soils. Their detection far from emission areas indicates that atmospheric transport and deposition are significant processes for the large-scale distribution of tyre wear. In this project, the atmospheric deposition of tyre wear particles is investigated. The project is strongly linked to other studies that focus on wet and dry atmospheric deposition of microplastics (except tyre wear) across Switzerland. Therefore, you will closely collaborate with our partners at Eawag and Agroscope towards a comprehensive and quantitative understanding of microplastics deposition in the environment.

The project aims at the development and application of high-precision mid-IR laser spectroscopy for the analysis of the rare doubly substituted isotopic species 13CH3D / 12CH2D2 in methane. You will leverage on our ongoing work in preconcentration / isotope analysis of CH4 to perform cutting-edge studies of process-derived and ambient methane. These developments form part of the European metrology project "isoMET" that involves twelve research groups that join forces to improve CH4 source attribution by isotope analysis. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc / scientist experienced in trace gas analysis by optical spectroscopy and / or isotope analysis. Job description, responsibilities and tasks Design, setup and testing of an automated preconcentration device for extraction of up to 10 mL CH4 from gas samples. Extend current setup and procedures for CH4 equilibration towards low temperatures (< 50 °C). Establish a process workflow for preconcentration / spectroscopic analysis and validate this against high-resolution IRMS. Study Δ13CH3D and Δ12CH2D2 in environmentally relevant case studies.Communicate the results in project reports, at meetings, conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

Deine Aufgaben An einem ETH-Forschungsinstitut tätig zu sein, bringt viel Abwechslung in den Berufsalltag. Du untersuchst die physikalische und chemische Beschaffenheit von Werkstoffen, wie sie z.B. in Beschichtungen, Mikroelektronik, im Maschinenbau, sowie der Energie-, Bahn- und Medizinaltechnik angewandt werden. Du ermittelst Werkstoffkennwerte mittels moderner analytischer Methoden und führst physikalische Messungen und Versuchsreihen durch. Du entwickelst und unterhältst Versuchsanlagen, bereitest Versuche vor, führst sie durch und dokumentierst sie. Du arbeitest mit modernen Reinraum- und Beschichtungstechniken zur Erstellung von Mikrokomponenten und dünnen Schichten. Du besuchst die Technische Berufsschule Zürich und der Besuch der BMS wird unterstützt.

Empa's Electron Microscopy Center located in Dübendorf conducts forefront research in the development and application of new electron microscopy techniques in materials science and is offering a PhD position to carry out cutting-edge research in the field of ferroelectrics. The aim of this project is to investigate engineered polarization discontinuities in ferroelectric heterostructures by probing them at atomic resolution. For this purpose advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques (e.g. aberration-corrected STEM, STEM-DPC, 4D-STEM, EELS and EDX) will be used. A substantial part of this position involves the development and/or implementation of new image analysis methods. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with the Laboratory for Multifunctional Ferroic Materials at ETH Zürich, Prof. Dr. Morgan Trassin. The PhD student will be enrolled at ETH Zürich in the Department of Materials.

Your task is to study the influence of various operating parameters such as formation protocol, voltage range, applied pressure, temperature, etc. on the cycling stability of lithium-ion batteries based on silicon-graphite anodes. Post-mortem analysis using techniques such as electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy will be an important aspect of your work to understand how different operating conditions influence cell aging.You will be embedded in a collaborative research project with ten partners from seven European countries. This will enable you to interact with leading European academic and industrial partners including a cell maker. Within this project, the ability to publish is not restricted. Generation of intellectual property in the form of patents is encouraged.Our labs are fully equipped for battery research. State-of-the-art facilities include glove boxes to assemble various cell types including coin cells, pouch cells, and three-electrode cells, electrochemical characterization including battery cyclers, impedance spectroscopy, thermal analysis (TGA, DSC), Raman and FTIR spectrometers, and X-ray diffractometers (including operando cells). Access to NMR, elemental analysis (CHN, ICP-OES, etc.), advanced electron microscopy facilities (SEM, TEM, ion miller) and surface analytical tools (XPS, ToF-SIMS) is also available.

(a)ll are welcome, regardless of gender, origin etc. Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, the primary goal of this project is to investigate real-world catalytic systems by analytical transmission electron microscopy. You will be responsible for innovative, experimental studies, including in-situ investigations of catalytic materials, comprising development and implementation of new experimental approaches and/or methods for data analysis. You will also coordinate collaborations with internal and external research groups. Simulations can be part of the research work.

Your task is to develop high-voltage electrolytes for next-generation lithium-ion batteries based on silicon-graphite anodes and high-voltage spinel cathodes. A state-of-the-art automated electrolyte mixing and cell assembly system will assist you in the development process. Interface/interphase studies using techniques such as impedance spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy will be an important aspect of your work to understand how selected electrolyte components interact with the electrodes to improve cycling stability.You will be embedded in a collaborative European research project with ten partners from seven countries. This will enable you to interact with leading European academic and industrial partners including an electrolyte supplier and a cell maker. Within this project, the ability to publish is not restricted. Generation of intellectual property in the form of patents is encouraged.Our labs are fully equipped for electrolyte development and testing. State-of-the-art facilities include synthesis labs with fume hoods, Schlenk lines, rotary evaporator, temperature-dependent viscosity, conductivity, and density analysis, thermal analysis (TGA, DSC), Raman and FTIR spectrometers, glove boxes, facilities to assemble various cell types including coin cells, pouch cells, and three-electrode cells, electrochemical characterization including battery cyclers, impedance spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometers (including operando cells), etc. Access to NMR (including PFG-NMR), elemental analysis (CHN, ICP-OES, etc.), advanced electron microscopy facilities (SEM, TEM) and surface analytical tools (XPS, ToF-SIMS) is also available.

The project: The development of many next-generation technologies requires thin films and coatings, which exhibit more than one functionality. In this research project, we are targeting the development of novel ceramic thin film materials that are capable of this feat. Such materials may combine favorable mechanical properties, such as high hardness or scratch-resistance, with other functionalities. These can range from high transparency and electrical conductivity to their chemical stability or even their piezoelectric response. Applications of such coatings range from simple optical components such as lenses to more complex devices such as MEMS or displays. The materials of interest for this study mainly include ternary and quaternary nitrides and oxynitrides. Simultaneously optimizing multiple functional properties in these materials is a complex challenge with many variables. To accelerate this process you will employ high-throughput combinatorial materials science techniques. The project is part of a larger effort in our laboratory to develop tools and methods to accelerate the development of novel functional thin films. As part of our Accelerated Materials Development team, you will use state-of-the-art physical vapor deposition processes, such as high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) in combination with automated in-depth materials characterization and data analysis. The goal is to rapidly investigate the synthesis-structure-property relationships in complex synthesis phase spaces.

(a)ll applications are welcome, regardless of gender, origin etc. This project aims at implementing and exploring 4D-STEM imaging approaches using aberration-corrected electron microscopy and fast, direct electron detection. You will be responsible for innovative experimental studies for phase and/or strain mapping, differential phase contrast imaging and electron ptychography. Besides employing new experimental approaches, you will also develop innovative ways of analyzing the large data sets collected by 4D-STEM. In addition, simulations can be carried out to complement the experimental part of the project. Thus, data handling and programming are important aspects of the project. Furthermore, you will also coordinate collaborations with internal and external research groups.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced candidate to develop strategies and methods to make buildings climate neutral while balancing personal well-being. A particular focus lies on the modelling of buildings, its materials, occupant behaviour and the energy systems with the goal to identify suitable climate-neutral transformation measures for buildings. The candidate will work in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team and industrial partners to translate his/her research ideas into practice. The candidate will support our PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, publish in scientific journals, and participate in national and international conferences.

The Urban Energy Systems Laboratory focusses on the development of methods, strategies and solutions to transform buildings, neighbourhoods and cities into energy efficient and decarbonized systems. With our research we seek for solutions that significantly contribute in reaching national and global emission targets. Our core competences lie in the modelling, design, control and assessment of building and urban systems with focus on energy hubs, multi-energy grids, and integration of renewable energy and storage systems. Our strategy is to develop innovative building energy systems and technologies, to design relevant numerical models and analysis techniques for assessing the optimal integration, design and operation of multi-energy systems from building to district and higher scales, and to test and implement the developed strategies through demonstration in close collaboration with research and industry partners. More information can be found at https://www.empa.ch/web/empa/urban-energy-systems.Your tasks As an inspirational research leader you will manage a highly interdisciplinary laboratory, develop projects, conduct research and obtain funding for national and international projects. Research topics include:Multi-energy systems: The aim is to model, design, analyse, and foster the realization of innovative decentralized energy systems and technologies from building to district and (inter-) national scale.Control of multi-energy systems: Development of innovative control methods and test them at Empa's research and technology transfer platforms ehub, NEST and move (https://www.empa.ch/web/empa/demonstrators).Urban informatics: Strengthening the urban digital layer as the primary interface between the physical urban elements of buildings, equipment and people, empowering more adaptive, integrated and optimized planning, commissioning and control.You will establish collaborations on national and international level with scientific and industrial partners, actively contribute to the cutting edge research and technological innovations, provide mentorship to members of the lab including the supervision of PhD's, postdocs and master students for achieving excellence with impactful results, and organise local and international scientific events. Teaching at university level is encouraged.

Sie sind verantwortlich für die selbständige Bearbeitung von internen Teilprojekten und Kundenaufträgen im Bereich der mechanischen Prüfung von Strukturwerkstoffen sowie auf dem Gebiet der experimentellen Festigkeit und Lebensdauer von Werkstoffen, Bauteilen und Konstruktionen. Sie führen mechanische Versuche im Rahmen von F&E-Projekten, Dissertationen und im Auftrag von Industriekunden aus den Bereichen Maschinen-, Infrastruktur-und biomedizinische Technik durch. Dazu gehören insbesondere das Vorbereiten von Proben, die Installation von Sensoren, das Durchführen und Protokollieren von quasistatischen und Schwingversuchen sowie anderer Prüfverfahren, die Datenverarbeitung und das Erstellen von Auswertungen und Prüfberichten. Ergänzt wird die Tätigkeit durch die Wartung und Instandhaltung der Prüfeinrichtungen mit der dazu gehörenden Messtechnik mit Schwerpunkten Kleinlastmaschinen, Pneumatik- und servo-hydraulische Prüfmaschinen (Hydraulik-Kenntnisse werden erwartet). Zudem arbeiten Sie eng mit verschiedenen Projektleitenden, Doktorierenden, Diplomand*innen sowie Praktikanten*innen in unterschiedlichen Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojekten zusammen.

The research project focuses on the development of electrolytes and electrode materials for next-generation flow batteries. The energy density of such batteries is typically quite low and directly linked to active material solubility. Concentrated electrolytes, however, invoke various challenges that prevent practical implementation. In this project we will explore mediated redox reactions, or redox targeting, to decouple energy density from solubility. Your task is to identify redox mediators that will be dissolved in the electrolyte, and solid electrode materials that will be deposited in the electrolyte storage tanks. You will develop methods to improve the electrode-electrolyte compatibility via solvent effects and coatings, developing a firm understanding of mediated redox reactions and how experimental parameters and material formulations affect charge transfer at the liquid-solid interface. Compositions and morphologies of electrode pellets will be explored to optimize mass transport, ensuring that all the electrode material is efficiently charged and discharged during battery operation. Promising material combinations will be studied in lab-scale flow batteries, benefitting from the extensive characterization capabilities available at Empa. Our labs are fully equipped for battery fabrication and characterization. State-of-the-art facilities include synthesis labs with fume hoods, gloveboxes, various synthesis reactors and furnaces, sputtering and evaporation facilities, X-ray diffractometers, UV-Vis, Raman and FTIR spectrometers, surface area and particle size analyzer, electrochemical characterization including impedance spectroscopy, mass spectrometers, gas and liquid chromatographers, thermogravimetric analyzer, various equipment for the physicochemical characterization of electrolytes, etc. Access to advanced electron microscopy and X-ray facilities is also available.

You will join the funded GOES (1) project on "Geothermal based Optimized Energy Systems" where model and controller synthesis of a campus energy system with integrated borehole thermal energy storage (BTES) field, as well as abstraction of models/controllers to various settings, are key topics. This project is embedded in a larger international project under GEOTHERMICA and JPP Smart Energy (2).Systems Based on measurement data collected from a real installation at Empa, you will develop control methods in order to ensure a carbon footprint aware predictive operation of the integrated BTES system with an objective spanning from real-time up to seasonal. You will develop methods to extract local features/learnings in order to abstract and transfer them other contexts. You will have the freedom to develop and execute your research ideas in close collaboration with our team and our external scientific and industry partners.You will support the dissemination of research findings across the community, which includes collaborating with other lab members and institutes and publishing in scientific journals and conferences. Open science principles are strongly supported/encouraged.Your tasksModel and controller development in the domain of sector coupled district energy systemsExperimental validation of developments on the Empa campus energy systemPublish in scientific journals and conference proceedingsProject coordination and project ideationSupport of project acquisitionSupervise MSc students and Co-supervise PhD students

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented candidate with a strong background in data and materials science for a challenging PostDoc position to promote and facilitate the adoption of open research data (ORD) practices that comply with the FAIR data principles in the field of materials science.This project will use data from simulations and experiments to design, develop, stress test, and benchmark ORD practices that support and enable combined experimental and computational research in materials science. Our developments will enable general interoperability between experimental Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and Workflow Management System software for managing reusable simulation workflows (WFMS). We will use openBIS as ELN-LIMS and AiiDA as WFMS. Through practical examples, we will show how their implementation can enable novel approaches to conducting research, understanding the results, and ultimately accelerating the discovery and characterization of materials.The successful candidate will work with experimental and theoretical scientists from Empa, PSI, ETHZ, and the NCCR MARVEL to define data types, metadata and practices for open research data that will allow successful integration between the AiiDA and openBIS platforms. The candidate will also work with AiiDA and openBIS developers to help code missing interoperability functionalities on the AiiDA side.

Die Abteilung Informatik unterstützt die Forschungs- und Supportabteilungen an allen drei Standorten der Empa (Dübendorf, St. Gallen und Thun) mit professionellen und zeitgemässen Informatik-Dienstleistungen. Dabei orientiert sie sich an den Bedürfnissen der internen Kunden und setzt ihre Mittel effizient und nachhaltig ein. Ihre AufgabeEntgegennehmen, Bearbeiten und Lösen von technischen Problemen im Clientbereich (vorwiegend Windows Hardware)Patchen von NetzwerkverbindungenMitarbeit bei der Erstellung von Enduser Windows/-Linux und Mac Installationen

Die Abteilung Informatik unterstützt die Forschungs- und Supportabteilungen an allen drei Standorten der Empa (Dübendorf, St. Gallen und Thun) mit professionellen Informatik-Dienstleistungen. Was Sie erwartet Sie übernehmen die Hauptverantwortung für Engineering, Betrieb, sowie Automation und Support der Microsoft Active Directory (AD) Sie übernehmen die Hauptverantwortung der Automatisierung im Bereich Account Lifecycle Management (Benutzererstellung auf allen Systemen: AD, Exchange, SfB, NettApp Webinterface für die Kontodeaktivierung) Sicherstellen des stabilen Betriebs der Microsoft Backend Services der Empa (Fokus auf Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services) Automatisierung von Standardservices und Schnittstellen zu Umsystemen (PowerShell Programmierung) Beraten und Unterstützung unserer internen Kunden (2nd/3rd Level) Was Sie mitbringen Ihr ausgeprägtes Enterprise Know-how, Ihr fundiertes Fachwissen im Bereich Engineering, Ihre sehr guten Kenntnisse im Design von Topologien im Bereich Microsoft Infrastrukturen und Ihr Umfassendes Wissen im Microsoft Umfeld (Windows Server, AD, Exchange, SfB, etc.) befähigen Sie für diese anspruchsvolle und äusserst vielseitige Aufgabe. Sie bringen eine Ausbildung in Informatik (HF, FH, Uni, TU) mit ausgewiesener Erfahrung im Bereich Active Directory, MS Scripting und Power Shell mit.

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