PhD Positions in Sustainable Biopesticide Delivery Systems

Vor 7 Tagen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz D-MATL, D-BAUG Vollzeit

Job Opportunity

We are seeking highly motivated and talented researchers to join our interdisciplinary team at ETH Zurich. The successful candidates will work on two collaborative PhD projects focused on designing and optimizing materials for bacterial-based sustainable biopesticide delivery systems.

Project Overview

The projects will be conducted in collaboration between the SoftMat Group (Prof. Jan Vermant, D-MATL) and the bioMatter Microfluidics Group (Dr. Eleonora Secchi, D-BAUG). The research will involve developing energy-efficient methods for creating particle-stabilized multiphase materials as bacterial delivery systems, as well as designing polymeric sprayable gels that mimic the mechanical and adhesive properties of biofilm matrices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing novel methods for creating particle-stabilized multiphase materials
  • Designing and synthesizing polymeric sprayable gels
  • Characterizing the material properties of the gels using bulk rheology and microfluidics
  • Assessing the protective function of the gels during the spraying process

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in soft matter, physical chemistry, chemical or material engineering, or related fields. Experience in microbiology or biophysics is beneficial. The ideal candidates should be fluent in English, enthusiastic about conducting original research in an interdisciplinary team, and strive for scientific excellence.

Working Environment

The successful candidates will be part of a dynamic and international team at ETH Zurich. We offer a stimulating research environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive salary.



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