Aufgaben: As part of this interdisciplinary PhD project, you will develop novel adsorbent materials for the selective enrichment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and evaluate their application in advanced analytical workflows. You will: Design, synthesize and characterize innovative fluorophilic adsorbent materials. • Investigate adsorption mechanisms and structure-property relationships governing PFAS selectivity. • Evaluate adsorption capacity, selectivity and mass-transfer characteristics of newly developed materials. • Integrate and test novel adsorbents in sample preparation workflows for combustion ion chromatography. • Compare developed materials with commercially available solutions and assess their performance in environmental samples. • Publish your findings in international peer-reviewed journals and present your research at scientific conferences. • Collaborate with academic and industrial partners within the project.
Anforderungen: You hold a Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field and are motivated to contribute to innovative environmental research. You also bring: A strong interest in materials development, adsorption processes and analytical chemistry. • Enthusiasm for experimental laboratory work and scientific problem solving. • The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative international research team. • Excellent written and spoken English skills. Experience in polymer synthesis, materials characterization, chromatography or environmental analysis is welcome but not essential. Applications should include a motivation letter, a detailed CV, copies of BSc and MSc transcripts and degree certificates, and the contact details of two references.
Wir bieten: We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW . The main points are listed below:
Stellenantritt: Upon agreement. Fixed-term position (4 years).
Pensum: Full-time