Postdoctoral Fellow development and characterization of charge integrating detectors / 80% or more, flextime (index no. 6221-02)

13 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

10 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Negotiable

Hours Per Week

41.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

6221-02

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 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 2200 people.
For the Photon Science Detector Group we are looking for a
Postdoctoral Fellow development and characterization of charge integrating detectors / 80% or more, flextime 

Your tasks
The Detector group is since more than 10 years on the forefront of charge integrating detector development, in particular with the Jungfrau detector, a 75um automatic gain switching pixel detector widely used at FELs and synchrotron Sources. 
You will participate in the characterization of the current and next generation Jungfrau charge integration pixel detectors. You will perfect the calibration routines. You will test detector prototypes and full modules, analyze the data, and collaborate with the chip designers to understand and improve the performance of the ASIC. You will take part in experiments and beamtimes to characterize and optimize the performance of the Jungfrau detectors. 
As our group philosophy relies on a strong teamwork, you will be able to get an insight in all aspects of detector development.
 

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile

• You have a PhD degree in physics, electronic engineering or a subject related to solid state detectors
• You have experience with radiation detectors, a knowledge of electronics is a plus
• Skills in data analysis are required, preferably Root/C++, C and/or Python
• You are highly motivated, can work independently and strive to contribute with new ideas
• You like to collaborate, enjoy teamwork and can clearly communicate in English with people from different backgrounds
   

Additional Information
Benefits

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.
 

Additional comments

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years, with the possibility of extension. 

For further information, please contact Dr Aldo Mozzanica, phone +41 56 310 40 09, e-mail [email protected] .

Please submit your application online by 10 June 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 6221-02).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Noémie Lushaj, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch
 

 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Paul Scherrer Institut

Country

Switzerland

City

Villigen

Postal Code

5232

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3377/index.html?lang=en&cid=1

Contact

City

Villigen PSI

Website

http://www.psi.ch/psi-home

Street

PSI West

Postal Code

5232

STATUS: EXPIRED