The Polymers Laboratory at EPFL announces two International PhD Positions in Polymer Synthesis, focusing on designing and synthesizing block copolymers that mimic mussel-derived proteins’ structure and properties. This initiative forms part of a broader multidisciplinary collaboration with partners in Switzerland and Canada, integrating biology, materials science, and polymer chemistry to create strong, tough synthetic materials inspired by nature.
Eligibility for the two PhD Positions in Polymer Synthesis at EPFL’s Polymers Laboratory requires a master’s degree, with candidates needing a strong background in polymer synthesis, particularly controlled polymerization techniques, and interest in interdisciplinary work at the biology-materials science interface.
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Founded in 1969, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Lausanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vaud. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, Switzerland), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.