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PhD Position – Low-Dose STEM-EELS Data Analysis of Beam-Sensitive Materials
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We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team in developing state-of-the-art Low-Dose Electron Microscopy and Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy methods to characterize beam-sensitive functional materials.
Specifically, the project will investigate photocatalytic semiconductors and their interfaces with biopolymers that modulate their energy-conversion performance. This multidisciplinary project is conducted in close collaboration between EPFL (Switzerland) and the Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland).
Key Responsibilities
Interested candidates are invited to contact
Prof. Cécile Hébert
and
Dr Pau Torruella
with a curriculum vitae and motivation letter. Prof. Hébert and Dr Torruella can also be contacted for any further details on this PhD opening.
Prof. Cécile Hébert
cecile.hebert@epfl.ch
Dr Pau Torruella
pau.torruellabesa@epfl.ch
EPFL Doctoral Program in Physics
The Position Requires Acceptance Into The EPFL Doctoral Program In Physics (EDPY). Details On The EDPY Program And Application Process Can Be Found On This Page
Discover the EDPY PhD Program →
Applications will be considered outside of the standard deadlines, subject to pre-screening by the LSME.
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PhD Position – Low-Dose STEM-EELS Data Analysis of Beam-Sensitive Materials
View the full job advertisement on the EPFL website →
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team in developing state-of-the-art Low-Dose Electron Microscopy and Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy methods to characterize beam-sensitive functional materials.
Specifically, the project will investigate photocatalytic semiconductors and their interfaces with biopolymers that modulate their energy-conversion performance. This multidisciplinary project is conducted in close collaboration between EPFL (Switzerland) and the Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and apply low-dose STEM-EELS and cryo-electron microscopy techniques to characterize fragile organic-inorganic interfaces down to atomic resolution.
- Develop and implement data analysis methods (in Python) to extract meaningful physical insights from low signal-to-noise datasets.
- Collaborate closely with international synthesis and theory teams to model and correlate experimental observations.
- Masters degree in Physics, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Programming Skills: knowledge of Python for data processing, scientific computing, or scripting.
- Some experience or theoretical background in transmission electron microscopy (TEM/STEM), EELS, or cryo-EM is desirable but not required.
- Curiosity for multidisciplinary research at the intersection of electron microscopy, energy materials, and biopolymers.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is also required.
- A state-of-the-art research environment equipped with modern electron microscopy facilities and computing tools.
- Direct involvement in an international, highly collaborative interdisciplinary grant project.
- Full-time contract of a duration up to 4 years, subject to the standard requirements of the EPFL PhD program. Starting date: January 2027.
Interested candidates are invited to contact
Prof. Cécile Hébert
and
Dr Pau Torruella
with a curriculum vitae and motivation letter. Prof. Hébert and Dr Torruella can also be contacted for any further details on this PhD opening.
Prof. Cécile Hébert
cecile.hebert@epfl.ch
Dr Pau Torruella
pau.torruellabesa@epfl.ch
EPFL Doctoral Program in Physics
The Position Requires Acceptance Into The EPFL Doctoral Program In Physics (EDPY). Details On The EDPY Program And Application Process Can Be Found On This Page
Discover the EDPY PhD Program →
Applications will be considered outside of the standard deadlines, subject to pre-screening by the LSME.
European Microscopy Society (EMS)
Contact: secr@eurmicsoc.org
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Responsibilities
Develop and apply low-dose STEM-EELS and cryo-electron microscopy methods to characterize beam-sensitive materials and fragile organic-inorganic interfaces at atomic resolution. Create Python-based analysis methods for low-signal datasets and collaborate with international synthesis and theory teams to interpret and model findings.
Requirements
Applicants must have a master's degree in physics, materials science, physical chemistry, or a closely related field, along with Python programming skills and proficiency in spoken and written English. Experience or theoretical knowledge in TEM/STEM, EELS, or cryo-EM is desirable but not required; acceptance into EPFL's Doctoral Program in Physics is also required.
Skills
- Python
- Low-Dose STEM-EELS
- Cryo-Electron Microscopy
- Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy
- Data Analysis
- Scientific Computing
- Materials Characterization
- Electron Microscopy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Hiring contact
Cécile Hébert
Hiring contact email
cecile.hebert@epfl.ch
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Keywords
- Low-Dose STEM-EELS
- Cryo-Electron Microscopy
- Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Scientific Computing
- Beam-Sensitive Materials
- Photocatalytic Semiconductors
- Biopolymers
- Organic-Inorganic Interfaces
- Atomic-Resolution Characterization
- Low Signal-to-Noise Data
- Materials Science
- Physics
- Physical Chemistry
- Energy Conversion
- Electron Microscopy
- Experimental Modeling
- Interdisciplinary Research
- International Collaboration
- EPFL Doctoral Program in Physics