Employer:
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (
http://isic2.epfl.ch/page6655...)
Location:
Lausanne, Switzerland
Posted:
February 29, 2008
Expires:
May 29, 2008
Tags:
inorganic, organometallic, Phd, lausanne, and switzerland
Description
Open Ph.D. Position in Inorganic Chemistry at EPFL
The Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis in the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne anticipates an opening for a Ph.D. position in inorganic chemistry. Our main research goal is to develop well-defined molecular compounds, mostly transition metal complexes, for catalytic and electrocatalytic transformations that are related to energy storage and conversion. Within this framework, the successful candidate for this position will focus on the activation of small molecules such as CO2, O2, H2O,and alkanes.
EPFL is one of the two Swiss federal institutes of technology. It has three missions: education, research, and technology transfer at the highest international level. With 107 nationalities represented on campus and more than 50% of the professors coming from outside of Switzerland, EPFL is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan universities. More information about EPFL and the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering can be found at:
http://www.epfl.ch/ and
http://isic.epfl.ch/index.html.
/>EPFL is located idyllically on the shore of Lake Geneva, overlooking the French Alps. Lausanne offers students a wide palette of cultural and sports activities and is also known internationally as the Capitale Olympique. In a country of spectacular natural beauty, it is the most beautiful of cities.
More information about Lausanne can be found at:
http://switzerland.isyours.com/e/guide/lausanne/index.html
http://www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/view.asp?Check=True&;CurOS=2&
Salary: The annual salary is roughly 50,000 CHF (ca. 45,000 USD or 30,000 Euro) for a Ph. D. student.
Requirements: An M.S./M.Phil. in Chemistry is generally required, although exceptional candidates with only a B.S. in Chemistry will be considered. Highly motivated candidates with interests in inorganic/organometallic chemistry are encouraged to apply. Training in synthetic and mechanistic inorganic chemistry, and knowledge and experience with inert atmosphere manipulation techniques are desirable. Applicants whose first language is not English are recommended to provide results of the TOEFL and/or GRE tests, or other measure(s) of English proficiency.
The appointment will be for four years subject to the successful completion of the admission examination after the first year. A maximum of 4 years may be taken to finish a Ph.D. thesis. More information about the doctoral program can be found at:
http://phd.epfl.ch/page55507-en.html.
/>Interested candidates should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, names and contacts of three references, and a statement of motivation and career objective. Due to a large volume of applications, we will only reply to those who will be further considered for on-site interviews. If you do not hear from me within 2 week of initial application, please assume that you application is declined.
For applications and further information please contact:
Prof. Xile Hu
E-mail:
xilehu@gmail.com
Webpage:
http://isic2.epfl.ch/page66550-en.html
The position requires acceptance in the Doctoral program of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, for which you MUST file an application simultaneously at:
http://phd.epfl.ch/edch.
/>Contact person: Ms. Anne-Lene Odegaard,
annelene.odegaard@epfl.ch
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