PhD Image Analysis Electrodes
EPFLWallis, Switzerland
Posted January 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide.
Job Description
We are offering a position as a full-time PhD Student in the Group of Energy Materials at EPFL, Sion. Our highly interdisciplinary Lab is part of the EPFL Mechanical Engineering Institute and specialised in fuel cell and electrolysers. The PhD student will work on the quantitative analysis of complex electrode micro- and nanostructures used in fuel cells and electrolysers.
Requirements
- MSc degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
- Prior familiarity with fuel cells / electrolysis and electrode microstructures is a plus but not a must
- Good communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
- Enthusiasm, scientific curiosity, eager to learn, good organizational skills, rigor in experimental work
- Fluency in English is essential
Benefits
- Employment at a institution ranked among the global leaders in engineering and technology
- Support for professional development through training and continuous learning opportunities
- Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance
- Language courses relevant to your role
- International multilingual working environment
- Discounts on public transport