-EMPA, Zurich, Switzerland invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at EMPA, Zurich, Switzerland.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position on the “Data-Driven Development of Novel Piezoelectric Thin Films for Electronic, Photonic and Quantum Technologies”
Piezoelectric materials are essential building blocks of many technologies we use every day. They power the frequency filters for 5G and WiFi communication and provide accurate motion and sensing at the smallest length scales. The growing need for highly integrated micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) necessitates the development of novel piezoelectric thin films. This research project focuses on the development of piezoelectric nitrides (e.g. AlScN) using reactive high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS).
The project will make use of a unique laboratory which combines state-of-the-art physical vapor deposition with surface analysis and closed-loop autonomous experimentation.
The goals of the project are to develop highly efficient piezoelectric thin films, but also to leverage large data sets to improve our fundamental understanding of the synthesis-structure-property relationships in these polar nitride materials.
This is an exciting project at the intersection of materials science, physics and data science, offering ample opportunities for growth and professional development.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position on All-Solid-State Batteries
This PhD project aims to develop hydroborate-based all-solid-state batteries. A central objective is to achieve a deep, mechanistic understanding of the processes that govern electrochemical performance and cycling stability. Your research will focus on elucidating and engineering interfaces between electrolyte and cathode materials. Tasks include electrolyte synthesis, detailed (electro-)chemical characterization, and advanced bulk and interfacial characterization – including muon-based techniques – to identify reaction pathways and degradation mechanisms. You will also contribute to cathode formulation and processing with an emphasis on interfacial stability and transport to enable high energy and power density.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position on the atmospheric science of emerging plastic aerosol particles
Micro- and nano-sized plastic particles (MPs and NPs, collectively called MNPs) are an emerging global concern because of their detrimental effects on the environment, ecosystems, and human health. This highlights an urgent need to track their footprints in the atmosphere which plays a key role in their lifetime in the environment. This PhD project aims to examine the atmospheric aging and in-cloud scavenging processes of micro- and nano-sized plastic particles through laboratory studies.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position on Muon Spin Spectroscopy for Perovskite Solar Cells
We are looking for a motivated PhD student to explore the muon spin spectroscopy for perovskite solar cells research. This position is part of Muoniverse, a Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) dedicated to advancing muon science across particle physics, quantum materials, and applications ranging from energy research to cultural heritage. Muoniverse brings together 30 research teams from universities, research institutions, and museums in a highly collaborative network, supported by the Muoniverse Research School, which coordinates training, exchanges, and career development for PhD students and postdocs. Learn more at
https://www.muoniverse.ch/. Muoniverse positions often serve as bridges between individual research groups and institutions, supported through dedicated measures. We are seeking candidates who thrive in such collaborative environments, enjoy connecting people and ideas across disciplines, and are comfortable working within networked structures. Your ability to contribute to a culture of openness and shared progress is as important as your technical expertise.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position on Subtyping dementia at the nanoscale
This interdisciplinary PhD project combines atomic force microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, chemical spectroscopy, biophysics and data analytics. The PhD student will be required to conduct experiments in the field of biophysics using nanoscale imaging techniques (atomic force microscopy) and chemical spectroscopy (fluorescence imaging and infrared spectroscopy) based analytics of proteins implicated in dementia and related pathologies. The results from these studies will be prepared as manuscripts and submitted to peer reviewed journals for publication. As part of the PhD research project the student will be required to attend conferences to present the scientific results.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in Operational Feasibility and Robustness of AI- and Multifractal-Inspired Urban Energy Systems
The focus of this PhD position is to assess the operational feasibility and robustness of urban energy system designs emerging from AI- and multifractal-informed planning approaches. The PhD will develop and apply optimization-based energy system models to analyse whether spatially coherent urban and energy configurations can be operated efficiently under realistic physical, spatial, and infrastructural constraints.
The work aims to identify feasible operating patterns for electricity and heating systems at the district and urban scale, and to study how spatial characteristics and uncertainty (e.g. demand evolution, renewable generation) influence system performance and trade-offs. The research will combine analytical modelling with data-driven and AI-based methods, for example for scenario generation or uncertainty exploration.
The PhD will work with synthetic test cases and real urban case studies in Switzerland and France, in close collaboration with partners of the FRACNET-CITY consortium.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position in Bacteria and Materials Interactions
The PhD research will focus on developing innovative multifunctional hydrogels for trauma wound infections.
Key objectives include:
- Design and synthesis of multifunctional antimicrobial and biocompatible hydrogels.
- Materials and physicochemical characterization of the fabricated materials.
- Exploration of how material properties influence bacterial viability and biofilm formation.
- Identification and elucidation of the modes of action of bacterial killing/repelling.
The research aims to provide fundamental insights into bacteria & material interactions and contribute to the creation of next-generation antimicrobial materials with clinical relevance.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD student in Data-Driven Modeling of Amorphous Materials for Sustainable Catalysis
Amorphous materials play a key role in sustainable catalysis and energy conversion, but their disordered atomic structure makes them difficult to study and predict. In this four-year SNF-funded project, you will develop data-driven, multiscale simulation methods that combine computer simulations, machine learning, and surrogate models to explore how local atomic structures influence material properties and catalytic behavior. You will gain experience in cutting-edge computational methods, contribute to a predictive understanding of disordered materials, and work on applications such as CO₂ conversion, helping to advance sustainable chemical processes. Beyond learning, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and generate new scientific knowledge at the forefront of materials science, machine learning, and catalysis. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle a fundamental scientific challenge while developing skills that will shape your research career.
Deadline : Open until filled
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The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology. As part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain, it is an institution of the Swiss federation. For most of the period since its foundation in 1880, it concentrated
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