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.

Your tasks

• Development of nano-fabrication processes for diffractive x-ray optical elements at PSI's new clean room laboratories
• Testing and implementation of such devices at synchrotron and XFEL sources in close collaboration with internal and external project partners
• Design and execution of novel experiments in the field of X-ray imaging and spectroscopy based on diffractive X-ray optics
• Active participation in the coordination of research projects, including reporting and writing of scientific publications

Your profile

The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in physics or engineering and experience in nano-lithography (preferably electron-beam lithography), optical instrumentation and metrology, or synchrotron radiation. Knowledge of the theory and experimental aspects of ultra-short light pulses and a passion for programming and numerical simulations would be most welcome. You should enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, multinational research environment. Being an enthusiastic researcher with an interest in instrumentation and a good team player with excellent communication skills will help to play an active role in the coordination and execution of experiments this international field of research.

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. 

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