Job Description

Beamline Scientist (Tenure Track)

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

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

About PSI Paul Scherrer Institut

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI develops, builds and operates large, complex research facilities and makes them available to the national and international research community. The institute's own key research priorities are in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. 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, thus being the largest research institute in Switzerland. The annual budget amounts to approximately CHF 400 million. PSI is part of the ETH Domain, with the other members being the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne, as well as Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology), Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) and WSL (Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research).

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Industry

Biotech & Life Sciences

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Villigen PSI, CH

Year Founded

1988

Website

psi.ch

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