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Beamline Scientist (Tenure Track)
- Paul Scherrer Institut
- 100%
- Akademisch: Post Doc Stelle / Senior Scientist
- Schweiz - Mittelland (SO, AG)
Beschreibung
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 2300 people.
For the Materials Science Group we are looking for a
Beamline Scientist (Tenure Track)
Your tasks
- Operate and develop the ADvanced DiffrAction for Material Science (ADDAMS) beamline at the SLS 2.0, with a focus on total scattering and/or profile analysis methods
- Develop and sustain an independent scientific research program based on advanced X-ray scattering techniques, both experimentally and in data analysis
- Conceive, plan and execute synchrotron experiments, also in collaboration with users, including the necessary technical developments
- Support and expand the user program of the ADDAMS beamline in collaboration with both academic institutions and industrial partners
- Publication and dissemination of scientific results
- Supervision of postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students
Your profile
- PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related field
- Broad scientific research experience with diffraction methods and a strong related publication record
- Extensive experience in conducting experiments at large-scale research facilities
- Dynamic personality with broad scientific curiosity and the ability to drive research and infrastructure projects forward
- Software development skills are an advantage
- Fluency in written and spoken English and willingness to learn German over time
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.
This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.
For further information, please contact Nicola Casati, +41 56 310 53 46.
Please submit your application online by 20 September 2026 for the position as a Beamline Scientist (Tenure Track) (Index-Nr. 6311-29314).
Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
Publikationsdatum
12.08.2026
Arbeitspensum (%)
100%
Branche
öffentl. Verwaltung / Verbände / NGO
Funktionsbereich
Forschung & Entwicklung
Stellenantritt
Nach Vereinbarung
Arbeitsort
Villigen PSI
Schweiz
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