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

www.psi.ch

Informatie over de vacature

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Beamline Scientist (Tenure Track)

Werkgever

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)

Locatie

Forschungsstrasse 111 Villigen PSI, Zwitserland

Gepubliceerd

2026-08-13

Uiterste sollicitatiedatum

2026-09-20 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)
2026-09-20 23:59 (CET)

Soort functie

Onderzoeker, Tenure Track

Vakgebied

Materiaalchemie, Materiaalkunde, Experimentele fysica, Gecondenseerde materiefysica, Materiaalfysica

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