h3Postdoctoral Researcher on CO2 Solid Adsorbent Shaping and Degradation /h3h3Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology /h3pDübendorf, Switzerland /ph3Your tasks /h3pAs part of the NCCR-Network, you will contribute to the project aims in the areas of shaped CO2 adsorbents and sorbent ageing. Within the framework of the NCCR project with well-defined objectives, you will be encouraged to develop independent ideas, propose new concepts, and test them experimentally and/or computationally. The role is ideally suited to strengthen your pre-existing expertise and enhance your academic track record. /ph3Your responsibilities will include: /h3ulliHelp coordinate project activities and develop synergies within the team and between project partners; /liliSupervise intern students contributing to the project; /liliElucidate chemical as well as structural ageing mechanisms of structured and pure solid sorbents under different ageing conditions; /liliDevelop accelerated and high throughput sorbent ageing protocols; /liliHelp define mitigation strategies for sorbent ageing; /liliDevelop versatile, upscalable sorbent shaping/coating procedures; /liliHelp shape new, emerging scientific research lines within the project scope and publish/communicate your scientific results. /li /ulh3Your profile /h3ulliA high level of curiosity, independence, teamwork skills and motivation; /liliDoctoral degree or equivalent research experience in porous materials, surface or adsorption/separation science or a closely related field; /liliExcellent written and oral communication skills in English. /li /ulh3Experience or familiarity with one of the following topics: /h3ulliCharacterization of sorbent/porous materials characterization e.g. nitrogen sorption (BET, BJH, NLDFT), breakthrough measurements, SEM, TEM, TGA, FTIR, NMR, thermal conductivity measurements; /liliSynthesis and/or shaping of solid sorbents; /liliSorbent modelling and prediction of performance or ageing. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
