PSI Paul Scherrer Institut

Scientist (Tenure Track)

PSI Paul Scherrer Institut  •  Kanton Aargau, CH (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

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 Battery Materials and Diagnostics Group we are looking for a

Your tasks

  • Leading innovative research projects focused on next-generation battery materials and interfaces 
  • Developing and implementing advanced physical, electrochemical and operando characterisation methods for battery materials and devices 
  • Establishing and leading national and international research collaborations with academic institutions, research organisations and industrial partners 
  • Publishing scientific results in leading peer-reviewed journals and presenting research at international conferences 
  • Contributing to the strategic development of the group, including new research initiatives, laboratory infrastructure and experimental capabilities 
  • Mentoring and supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and junior scientists, fostering their scientific and professional development

Your profile

  • PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, electrochemistry or a closely related discipline 
  • Strong research background in electrochemistry, battery materials, solid-state batteries or related fields 
  • Proven scientific excellence demonstrated by a strong publication record 
  • Experience with advanced materials characterisation techniques Track record of acquiring competitive research funding or clear potential to secure external funding 
  • Experience with large-scale research facilities, such as synchrotron or neutron sources, is an advantage 
  • Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset and genuine interest in supervising early-career researchers 
  • Very good command of 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. 

This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Dr Mario El Kazzi, mario.el-kazzi@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by 31 August 2026 for the position as a Scientist (Tenure Track) (Index-Nr. 5311-01).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland


PSI Paul Scherrer Institut

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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