Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 6221-01)

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen

Research Field

Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

28 Mar 2024 - 12:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

41.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

6221-01

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 to the development of the next generation single photon counting pixel detectors. You will test detector prototypes, analyze data, and collaborate with the chip designers to improve overall performance. You will characterize single photon counting detectors in combination with advanced sensors e.g., LGADs for soft X-rays and high-Z materials for hard X-rays. You will take part to experiments and beamtimes to characterize and optimize the performance of single photon counting detectors. 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 the individual components of the detector to the final pilot experiments.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile

• You have a PhD degree in physics, electronic engineering or another subject related to solid state detectors
• You have experience with radiation detectors, a good knowledge of electronics would be a plus
• Skills in data analysis are required, preferably Python and/or ROOT/C++
• 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.

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

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Dr Anna Bergamaschi, phone +41 56 310 32 27 or email [email protected] .

Please submit your application online by 28 March 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 6221-01).

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/673278/3336/index.html?lang=en&cid=1

Contact

City

Villigen PSI

Website

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

STATUS: EXPIRED