Phd Candidate in Analytical Chemistry, Engineering

TOFWERK is making the world a cleaner place through innovative solutions for chemical analysis._

Description

TOFWERK is recruiting an Early-Stage Researcher (PhD student) within the framework of the CLOUD-DOC Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (part of the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme). The Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) will be employed for a period of 36 months at TOFWERK (Thun, Switzerland). The PhD student will be supervised in collaboration with the University of Lyon (which will award the PhD) under Dr. Matthieu Riva, and be one of 12 PhD students enrolled in a European network involving nineteen entities from academia and industry.

The successful applicant will be involved in instrument development, focusing on the hyphenation of TOFWERK mass spectrometers with chromatographic separation stages and chemical ionization. Although based at Tofwerk in Switzerland, the applicant will carry our some work work in Geneva, and also at the University of Lyon in France. Research tasks will focus on the optimization and successful usage of the developed instrumentation for the CLOUD experiments, with novel ion optical and measurement techniques.

Location: TOFWERK Headquarters, Thun, Switzerland

**Benefits**:
The post is offered under the conditions of the Marie Sklodowska Curie Innovative Training Network Scheme and therefore attracts a salary that is determined by the regulations of this scheme.

Eligibility Criteria

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience
- Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following scientific disciplines: Chemistry, physics, environmental science
- Fluency in English
- Experience with mass spectrometry

Selection Process

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a complete resume. In addition, the applicant should provide the names of two individuals familiar with the applicant’s professional qualifications for the position to provide references.

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