The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.
For strengthening our activities in hydrothermal biomass conversion, we are looking for aPostdoctoral FellowCatalytic Hydrothermal Gasification to renewable hydrogenYour tasks
Your employment contract is limited to 2,5 years (30 months).
For further information, please contact Dr David Baudouin, phone +41 56 310 56 94 or e-mail david.baudouin@psi.ch.
Please submit your application online by 30 June 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5101-03).
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerlandwww.psi.chApply now
For strengthening our activities in hydrothermal biomass conversion, we are looking for aPostdoctoral FellowCatalytic Hydrothermal Gasification to renewable hydrogenYour tasks
- Performing research on Catalytic Hydrothermal Gasification selective to hydrogen within the Horizon Europe project «Bioctane» in close collaboration with international academic and industrial partners
- Designing, preparing and characterizing different catalysts for (near) supercritical water gasification of organic residues, selective towards hydrogen
- Applying state-of-the-art analyses (XRD, physi-/chemisorption, SEM, TEM)
- Support with the operation of a high pressure – high temperature test rig to evaluate the catalyst performance and closely collaborate with another post doc working on the project
- Publishing in international leading scientific journals
- Support in supervising master students, doctoral students and trainees within the team
Your employment contract is limited to 2,5 years (30 months).
For further information, please contact Dr David Baudouin, phone +41 56 310 56 94 or e-mail david.baudouin@psi.ch.
Please submit your application online by 30 June 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5101-03).
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerlandwww.psi.chApply now