Postdoctoral Fellow
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Date de publication :
11 janvier 2025Taux d'activité :
100%Type de contrat :
Durée indéterminée- Lieu de travail :Villigen PSI
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.
For Quantum Photon Science Group we are looking for a/an
Your tasks
- Lead experiments and coordinate activities in the scope of the SNSF-funded Swiss-French pulsed magnet consortium, focusing on high-field, low-temperature X-ray scattering to investigate structural symmetry breaking deep in the quantum regime
- Participate in the general development of the pulsed magnetic field setup at SwissFEL Cristallina and lead the low-temperature cryostat upgrade
- Support commissioning and pilot/user experiments of the Cristallina-Quantum experimental station
- Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences/workshops
Your profile
- PhD in natural sciences with a strong background in condensed matter physics
- Hands-on experience with large-scale facility experiments and developing scientific instrumentation, ideally involving high magnetic fields and cryogenics
- Experience in scattering techniques and development of data analysis tools is an advantage
- Good command of English
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.
For further information, please contact Simon Gerber phone +41 56 310 39 65.
Please submit your application online for the position as a/an Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 6218-00).
Paul Scherrer Institut
Human Resources Management,
Mariusz Prus,
5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
www.psi.ch
Human Resources Management,
Mariusz Prus,
5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
www.psi.ch