Assistant 80%
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Key information
- Publication date:03 October 2025
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Villigen PSI
Job summary
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research facility. Join us for innovative work in energy, health, and sustainable solutions.
Tasks
- Provide administrative support to lab leaders and staff.
- Organize meetings, events, and international conferences efficiently.
- Assist with correspondence and financial report preparation.
Skills
- Commercial training with extensive international administrative experience.
- Strong organizational skills and quick comprehension.
- Excellent MS Office skills and proficiency in German and English.
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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.
For the Neutron Scattering and Imaging Laboratories (LNS) as well as Neutron and Muon Instrumentation (LIN), we are looking for an
Your tasks
- Administrative and organizational support of the laboratory and group leaders as well as their staff
- Organization and coordination of meetings, travel, events, seminars, workshops, and (inter)national conferences, including financial planning.
- Administrative support of guest researchers, visitors, applicants, or guests from home and abroad
- Various correspondence in German and English
- Preparation, processing, and review of financial reports
Your profile
- Commercial vocational training and several years of solid administrative experience, ideally in an international environment
- Strong organizational talent and quick comprehension
- Independent, systematic, and precise way of working with high flexibility
- Proactive, service-oriented personality with a holistic view
- Confident German and very good English skills, additional languages are an advantage
- Very good MS Office skills
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced culture of continuing education. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.
For professional inquiries, please contact Larissa Hunziker, Tel. +41 56 310 20 87.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 27.10.2025 for the position as Assistant (Index No. 3300-24106).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
