Head Department of Accelerator Technology / Professor of Accelerator Physics at ETHZ
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Date de publication :
30 janvier 2025Taux d'activité :
100%Type de contrat :
Durée indéterminée- Lieu de travail :Villigen PSI
The Department of Physics (www.phys.ethz.ch) at ETH The Department of Physics (www.phys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich and the Center for Accelerator Science and Engineering (CAS) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) invite applications for a joint professorship in Accelerator Physics.
The new professor will lead the PSI department Accelerator Technologies within the Center for Accelerator Science and Engineering (CAS). She/he will conduct forefront research in accelerator science and technology and will engage in R&D projects for the PSI accelerator facilities and for the Swiss Accelerator Research and Technology Program (CHART). The broad diversity of PSI facilities with advanced light sources, advanced muon and neutron sources, and specialized accelerators for medical applications offers a range of opportunities for frontier research on particle accelerators.
At ETH Zurich, the Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA) will host the professorship, ensuring fruitful exchanges and synergies with particle physics, which remains the main driver of new developments in accelerator technology. The new professor will participate in the teaching activities of the ETH Physics Department, in particular with specialized courses on accelerator physics. Courses at Master’s and doctoral level are taught in English. Supervision of Master’s and doctoral students is also expected.
At ETH Zurich, the Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA) will host the professorship, ensuring fruitful exchanges and synergies with particle physics, which remains the main driver of new developments in accelerator technology. The new professor will participate in the teaching activities of the ETH Physics Department, in particular with specialized courses on accelerator physics. Courses at Master’s and doctoral level are taught in English. Supervision of Master’s and doctoral students is also expected.
The successful candidate for this position will be an internationally renowned scientist in a field related to accelerator physics. She/he will have extensive experience in accelerator science and technology development and implementation for cutting-edge accelerator facilities, along with excellent leadership and teaching skills.
ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch (the application via the button "Apply now" does not work for this position)
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 23 March 2025.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 23 March 2025.
Paul Scherrer Institut
Human Resources Management,
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5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
www.psi.ch
Human Resources Management,
HR Human Resources Management,
5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
www.psi.ch
