Job Description

Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Physics

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 PEARL beamline at the Swiss Light Source we are looking for a

Your tasks

• Develop theoretical models to describe the atomic and electronic structure of altermagnetic materials as measured in photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES) and scanning probe microscopy STM (computational focus)
• Maintain and develop computational tools in collaboration with the team
• Collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners
• Assist other team members performing experiments at the SLS and other light sources
• Participate in the international scientific community by presenting your results at international conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Your profile

• PhD degree in physics or a related field
• Strong expertise in theoretical modeling of condensed matter systems and their surfaces
• Strong computing skills including programming and experience with high-performance computing
• Successful first author publications
• Fluent in both written and spoken English

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 two years.

For further information, please contact Matthias Muntwiler, phone +41 56 310 51 38.

Please submit your application online by 2 October 2026 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 6215-29326).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch