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Postdoc in MOF photocatalysts for green hydrogen production

Epfl

Sion, Valais, Switzerland Full-time February 25, 2026

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Mission

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a multidisciplinary, industry-facing research project on metal-organic frameworks for low-carbon hydrogen production from seawater, wastewater, and other abundant feedstocks. The work spans materials synthesis, characterization, testing, and prototype reactor development, with a clear pathway to applied deployment and commercialisation. 

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Scalable synthesis and shaping of metal-organic framework-based composites
  • Structural and optical characterisation (PXRD, BET, UV-vis, SEM)
  • Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution measurements and long-term durability testing
  • Support in the design and testing of a closed-loop photocatalytic reactor
  • Documentation, data analysis, contribution to publications and project reports
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  • PhD (or nearing completion of) in Chem...
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