The Paul Scherrer Institute is with 1400 employees the largest research centre for the natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland and a worldwide leading user laboratory. Its research activities are concentrated on the main topics structure of matter, energy and environmental research as well as human health.
The Laboratory for Bioenergy and Catalysis performs research in the field of bioenergy, in particular the development of new processes for converting biomass into biofuels. A central question to be answered is: What will future green transportation fuels look like?
For a very ambitious project we are looking for a
Postdoctoral Fellow
design of next-generation renewable transportation fuelsYour tasks
- Develop group contribution methods for fuel properties
- Set up a fuel properties database and perform systematic searches for different fuels
- Compare and assess different fuels with respect to CO2 mitigation and engine performance
Your profile
You have recently completed your PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, combustion science and technology, physics, or a related field with excellent success. You have expertise in database programming, search algorithms, multiobjective optimization, and a notion of fuel chemistry. You possess a good command of English and you are highly motivated to contributing to a greener energy system.For further information please contact Dr Frédéric Vogel, phone +41 56 310 21 35.
Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5101-01).
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources, Hedwig Habersaat, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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