Scientist (Tenure Track)

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 newly formed group “Atmosphere-Biosphere-Interactions” in the Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry (LAC) we are looking for a tenure-track scientist. The LAC investigates the impact of anthropogenic activities on fundamental processes in the atmosphere, and with that on air quality, human health, and the climate. The Atmosphere-Biosphere-Interactions group aims at understanding natural emissions in the anthropogenically perturbed atmosphere. Special focus lies on their role in cloud formation and related climate feedbacks.

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.

This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Claudia Mohr, phone +41 56 310 5477.

Please submit your application online by 17 October 2023 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Scientist (tenure track) (index no. 5500-01).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland