Join us at EPFL!

We are excited to grow further, so consider joining our team as:

Master’s thesis student in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or a related discipline (from EPFL or worldwide; minimum duration expected to be spent in the group is 6 months)
PhD student in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or a related discipline (typically 4 years duration at EPFL)
PhD research visitor in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or a related discipline (to spend some research time with us as part of a PhD program elsewhere)
Postdoc in Spectroscopy/Synthesis/Materials Science/Device Fabrication

Update as of October 2026:

Open PhD positions with an envisioned starting date around summer 2027 will be available (ERC Starting Grant “MACHIRO”; some flexibility on starting date).

For PhDs & Postdocs: Commitment to apply for scholarships/fellowships/funding is expected. Please only get in touch, if you have identified concrete Swiss or foreign funding opportunities.

Master’s thesis: In certain cases, external applicants can be funded through an ISIC Master Grant (1600 CHF monthly for 6 months, more information here). Please get in touch, if you are interested in pursuing your Master’s research with us.

Artist in residence:

Join us as an artist in residence through the inaugural launch of the TRACES program!

Apply until 22 November 2026 here: https://www.traces-opencall.ch/en