About the Position
Research scientist position at ETH Zurich Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences focused on developing novel solid sorbent materials for direct air capture (DAC) and post-combustion carbon capture. Responsibilities include materials synthesis, characterization, pilot-scale testing, and collaboration with industrial partners on scale-up pathways.
Research Areas
Carbon CaptureCarbon CaptureCapturing CO₂ from industrial point sources and directly from the atmosphere. Covers DAC, BECCS, geological storage, and utilization pathways.Energy EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyBuilding envelopes, industrial process optimization, heat pumps, and demand-side management. The fastest and cheapest lever for reducing total energy consumption.