The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people. 

For Laboratory of Sustainable Chemistry and Catalysis in CEE we are looking for a


Postdoctoral Fellow

Your tasks

  • Research on the alkane dehydrogenation over copper-containing zeolites 
  • Active material synthesis and characterization using variety of physical chemical techniques 
  • Reactor tests and kinetic analysis 
  • In situ studies of working active material, experimenting at the PSI large scale facilities 
  • Preparation of publications based on the obtained results, participation in national and international conferences

Your profile

  • PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering 
  • Experience in analytical methods for monitoring the catalytic processes or gas-phase reactions 
  • Solid knowledge in physical chemical methods for characterization of solid catalysts 
  • Very good command in English

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. 

Your employment contract is limited to 1 year. 

For further information, please contact Dr. Vitaly Sushkevich, phone +41 56 310 35 18, email: vitaly.sushkevich@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by 1 April 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5702-00). 

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Robin Schmid, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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