About the role
le modeling of materials
Semiconductor nanocrystals, surfaces, or colloidal growth
Scientific programming
High-performance computing
Prior experience with every method used in the project is not required. The successful candidate should, however, have a strong quantitative foundation and an enthusiasm for learning new computational techniques. Academic excellence, a professional approach to research, and the ability to work independently are expected. The candidate must be able to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing, and should enjoy working in a collaborative and international research environment.
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We offer
We offer a stimulating doctoral project at the interface of theory, computation, and experiment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and international research group and will receive training in several complementary approaches to materials modeling. The project provides opportunities for external research collaboration, access to advanced computing facilities, interaction with experimental scientists, participation in international conferences, and the supervision of student research projects.
The position is based in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) at ETH Zurich’s central campus in Zurich, Switzerland. The student will have access to ETH Zurich’s high-performance computing resources. D-MAVT is an interdisciplinary department encompassing mechanical, process, chemical, and biomedical engineering, as well as robotics and control. ETH Zurich offers an outstanding scientific environment with extensive opportunities for collaboration across materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
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Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents as a single PDF:
A cover letter describing your motivation for the position, your relevant research experience, and your principal scientific achievements to date (max. two pages)
A CV
Diplomas and course transcripts
Contact details for at least three academic or professional references
Further information about our laboratory can be found on our Website . Questions regarding the position should be directed to David J. Norris, [email protected] (no applications).
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
We are recruiting a full-time doctoral candidate to develop theoretical and computational models of semiconductor nanocrystal growth, with an intended starting date on or after October 1, 2026.
The doctoral position is intended for four years at 100% employment and will be supervised by Prof. Dr. David J. Norris. The position is conditional upon admission to the doctoral program at ETH Zurich.