Publié: 11 juin 2024
Zürich
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Research Assistant on Biodegradable Tubeless Sealant
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The Department of Materials at ETH Zurich is looking for a research assistant to work for 48 months on an Innosuisse-funded project aimed at developing a new formulation for a fully biodegradable tubeless tire sealant for the biking industry.
Project background
Tubeless tires for bicycles have to be as lightweight and thin/flexible as possible and they are therefore manufactured not perfectly airtight and a small amount of sealant is filled into the tires at the installation. The sealant fluid is filled into the tire to seal it and also to seal the seat between the tire and the rim. Equally importantly, the sealant also has the function to seal punctures during riding, enabling the cyclist to continue riding without a large loss of pressure in the tire, ideally not even noticing that a puncture has occurred. The fluid offers puncture protection against sharps piercing the tire (e.g. glass or thorns) or when impacts on the rim damage the tire. Several successful products exist on the market, but not all the ingredients used for sealant manufacturing are sustainable and biodegradable.
After initial tests, we are now looking for a highly motivated research assistant to develop the formulation further into a potential product. This project involves the Laboratory for Soft Materials and Interfaces at ETH Zurich, who has extensive experience in the engineering of complex fluids, and three industrial and partners, Sports Components AG, Collano and Veloplus.
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The contract is limited to 48 months due to the Innosuisse project duration. Salary will be discussed based on experience level but will be set according to the standard salary system of ETH Zurich. The expected start date will be August 1st 2024. Applications close on July 7th 2024.
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We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Department of Materials and our Laboratory for Soft Materials and Interfaces can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof Lucio Isa via email E-Mail schreiben (no applications).
About ETH Zürich
Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Department of Materials and our Laboratory for Soft Materials and Interfaces can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof Lucio Isa via email E-Mail schreiben (no applications).