Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

In our research group, we strive to transfer membrane and encapsulation strategies from academia to industry. Solution-based processes like electrospinning, spraying and microfluidic wet spinning are used to obtain membranes, fibers and particles for applications including tissue scaffolds, drug delivery, textile functionalization and air filtration. Scalable post-processing technologies subsequently allow for the production of functional prototypes to ensure a swift and successful implementation by industry. This project is an Innosuisse collaboration with a Swiss textile industry partner and combines scalable chemical modification with electrospinning for inert filter composites, which need to be tailored to and characterized under extreme application conditions.

The PostDoc will take the lead in:

We invite applications from candidates possessing: 

We offer a challenging application-oriented position in a driven interdisciplinary research environment with excellent opportunities to establish connections in the local industry. The work will be carried out at Empa St. Gallen under supervision by Dr. Gordon Herwig and Prof. Dr. René Rossi. The position is temporary for two years, with a prospective start date in February 2025.

We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities – that's what counts.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.