2 PhD Positions in Environmental Organic Chemistry

at  ETH Zrich

JOB DESCRIPTION

The doctoral students will develop skills in photochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical analysis, and sequence analysis. In addition, the students will have opportunities to develop their skills in scientific communication through presentations at conferences and writing scientific papers as well as in management by co-supervising bachelor and master theses. The projects will be supervised by Prof. Kristopher McNeill and Dr. Juliana Laszakovits. Both projects are fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

PROFILE

The ideal candidates will have experience in environmental organic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or physical chemistry. Experience in microbiology (especially environmental microbiology or metagenomics) is desired, but not necessary. Good knowledge of English (spoken and written) is essential. Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, or a related discipline.

In addition, ETH Zurich seeks employees with key social and leadership competencies:

• Acting responsibly - acting with integrity; reflecting on and improving one’s own behavior; serving Swiss society and society as a whole; integrating sustainability into daily actions
• Driving innovation - being courageous, open and curious; being flexible and adaptable to change; questioning the status-quo; exploring new ideas, solutions and technologies
• Building bridges - showing appreciation and respect; being authentic and empathetic; communicating effectively; seeking opportunities to collaborate
• Nurturing well-being - being mindful of one’s own well-being; being attentive to the well-being of others; managing one’s own resources sustainably; maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Living inclusivity - reflecting on one’s own biases, assumptions, and stereotypes; treating all people equitably; standing up to disrespectful and non-inclusive behavior; informing oneself on diversity and inclusion topics
• Enabling people - coaching others to find their own solutions; understanding feedback as an opportunity to develop potential; providing constructive feedback with an attitude of appreciation; contributing to a culture in which failures are dealt with constructively

Employment will be according to standard regulations at ETH (funding secured for 4 years). We plan to accept the top two candidates and match them with the project most suited to their interests and skillsets. The projected start date is January 2025 but can be earlier or later upon mutual agreement.

Please refer the Job description for details