Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 6221-00)

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen

Research Field

Physics » Solid state physics
Engineering » Electronic engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

6221-00

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
in detector development, 80 % or more, flextime

Your tasks
You will participate in the exciting development of cutting-edge X-ray detectors for next generation light sources employing high-Z sensors. You will evaluate detector prototypes with various sensor materials (e.g, GaAs, CdTe, CdZnTe and novel materials like perovskites or quantum dots). You will perform experiments and  beamtimes, analyze the data, and try to correlate the detector performance with the material properties. As our group philosophy relies on a strong teamwork, you will be able to get an insight in all aspects of detector development, from the design of all detectors components to the final pilot experiments.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Solid state physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Electronic engineering

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 worked with radiation detectors, if possible, with high-Z sensors
• Experience in data analysis necessary, preferably Root/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 good 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.

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years with a possible extension of another year.

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Dr Dominic Greiffenberg, phone +41 56 310 43 69.

Please submit your application online by 22 March 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 6221-00).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Alina Rao, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Paul Scherrer Institut

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3330/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