Postdoc Researcher in Accelerated Thin Film Development & Materials Informatics

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.

The Coating Technologies Group in Empa's Laboratory for Surface Science & Coating Technologies develops next-generation functional thin-films through innovative deposition processes and high-throughput materials screening.

Postdoc Researcher in Accelerated Thin Film Development & Materials Informatics

Your tasks

• Conduct combinatorial physical vapor deposition and automated characterization together with other team members
• Perform accelerated optical degradation tests of transparent conductive materials
• Apply machine learning techniques for data analysis and time-series forecasting 
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to accelerate functional thin film development

Your work will be part of a larger effort in our laboratory to develop tools and methods to accelerate the development of new functional thin films. In addition to the work described above, you will have the chance to contribute to many other exciting projects ranging from autonomous sputter deposition to the development of new ferroelectric materials for non-volatile memory applications.

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Our offer

• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and equipment
• Collaborative, international research environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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.