Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Science

Vor 6 Tagen


St Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Schweiz EMPA Vollzeit
About Us

Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain, dedicated to creating innovative solutions for society. Our mission is to make essential contributions to the well-being of society through our cutting-edge research.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team. The successful candidate will work on the effects of ultrafine pollution particles and micro-/nanoplastics on human health.

Your Tasks
  • Identification and/or generation of environmentally relevant UFP and MNPs and their comprehensive characterization.
  • Assessment of UFP/MNPs impact at the maternal-fetal interface using state-of-the-art human models.
  • Development of original research ideas within the project's framework and communication of findings.
Your Profile
  • Ph.D. degree in biology, toxicology, life science, or a related field.
  • High motivation to work in an interdisciplinary project.
  • Extensive experience with advanced cell/tissue culture work.
  • Expertise in (nano)toxicology.
  • Basic knowledge in transcriptomics/epigenomics and particle characterization is highly beneficial.
  • Excellent skills at science communication (verbal and written).


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