Postdoctoral Fellow

Key information

  • Publication date:18 July 2025
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

Join the Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland's leading research hub. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic research environment.

Tasks

  • Design and build a Si-pixel-based muon spin spectrometer.
  • Develop software for vertex reconstruction and data analysis.
  • Lead muon spin spectroscopy experiments and collaborate with partners.

Skills

  • PhD in Physics or equivalent, strong programming skills required.
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and ROOT is preferred.
  • Experience with detector technology and data acquisition is a plus.

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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. 

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Advanced Muon Spectroscopy (AMS) project at the Laboratory for Muon Spin Spectroscopy (LMU). The project is dedicated to developing a novel method for muon spin spectroscopy using monolithic Si-pixel detectors. 

This innovative approach aims to increase data collection rates (40k ⇒ >400k muons/second), enable measurements on smaller samples (16mm2 ⇒ 1mm2), and achieve lateral resolution on the millimeter scale. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge instrumentation and methodology for muon spectroscopy, while working in a collaborative, international research environment.

Your tasks

  • Design, simulate, and build a Si-pixel-based muon spin spectrometer 
  • Develop and optimize software for vertex reconstruction and data analysis 
  • Participate in and lead muon spin spectroscopy (μSR) experiments 
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners on integration, validation, and deployment

Your profile

  • PhD degree or equivalent in Physics 
  • Strong programming and data analysis skills; proficiency in C++, Python, ROOT preferred 
  • Experience with detector technology and data acquisition systems is a strong asset 
  • Background in condensed matter physics, material science, or related fields is advantageous 
  • Proficiency in English (spoken and written) 
  • A proactive, collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute to team goals

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 a possible extension to 4 years.

For further information, please contact Zaher Salman, phone +41 56 310 54 57. 

Please submit your application online by 31. August 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) or the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no.3502-01).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol. 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland 



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