Postdoctoral Fellow

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Switzerland

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Mar 2025

19 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)
Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Computational chemistry
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Chemistry » Other
Physics » Condensed matter properties
Physics » Other
Technology » Nanotechnology
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Switzerland
Application Deadline

31 Mar 2025 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

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 matter and materials, energy and environment and human health. 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 the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow

Your tasks
The Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging (LNS) maintains a highly successful research collaboration with Danish partner universities through the Instrument Centre for Danish Users of Synchrotron and Neutron Sources (DanScatt). You will perform an independent and ambitious research program that leverages our advanced instrument suite. Additionally, you will support Danish researchers during their experiments at SINQ and strengthen the collaboration between LNS and DanScatt.

Your profile
We seek a talented and ambitious person who is highly motivated to work on hard or soft condensed matter physics or applied materials utilizing neutron techniques in a well-established research team within an international collaboration. The successful candidate holds a PhD in experimental physics or chemistry. Experience in neutron scattering techniques or neutron imaging is mandatory. You have good communication skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented interdisciplinary environment.

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 Dr Christof Niedermayer, by e-mail to christof.niedermayer@psi.ch , or phone +41 56 310 2086. 

Please submit your application online by 31 March 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 3300-00). 

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Robin Schmid, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch


Where to apply
Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/paul-scherrer-institute/2025/postdoctoral-fell…

Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Years of Research Experience
None

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Chemistry
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Research Field
Chemistry
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Research Field
Chemistry
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Research Field
Chemistry
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None

Research Field
Chemistry
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None

Research Field
Chemistry
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Research Field
Chemistry
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Physics
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Physics
Years of Research Experience
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Research Field
Technology
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)
Country
Switzerland
City
Villigen PSI
Postal Code
5232
Street
Forschungsstrasse 111
Geofield


Contact
City

Villigen
Website

http://www.psi.ch/
Postal Code

5232

STATUS: EXPIRED

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