Updated on 25 September 2026
Hand-on Scientific Instrumentation Scientist
Postdoc at ETH Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
About
PhD chemist and instrumentation scientist with 10+ years of experience developing analytical and experimental systems, from concept through validation and deployment, across mass spectrometry, photoelectron spectroscopy, and vacuum/optical hardware. Hands-on across mechanical, electronic, and software integration, method development, and quantitative data analysis, with a track record of taking projects 0-to-1: co-inventor of a patented LC/GC-MS platform and owner of a laser-coupled measurement platform built from an empty lab at ETH Zurich. Skilled in technical documentation, cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, root-cause troubleshooting, and communicating results to technical and non-technical audiences. Author of 12 peer-reviewed publications, recipient of 11 competitive scholarships (>250k CHF) and 8 awards.
Field
- Enabling technologies (electronics, photonics, vacuum etc.)
Organisation
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Expertise
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Service
- Consulting
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