PhD in Real-Space Quantum Geometry: Nanomagnetism & Imaging

EPFL CED Centre d'Employabilité et de Développement / Employability and Development Center; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Scherrer Institute invites applications for a PhD Student in Real-Space Quantum Geometry. You will grow magnetic thin films, run simulations, and analyze data while collaborating across facilities. Enrollment for a PhD at PSI and ETH Zurich is part of the program. Strong English skills and a passion for experimental physics are essential.

The role offers a 100% position in Midland (SO, AG) with opportunities to present at international conferences and publish in top journals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science or Electronics.
• Strong interest in solid-state physics, experimental research, and development of new methods and instrumentation.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Experience with material growth, device fabrication in cleanrooms, magnetic imaging techniques, micromagnetic simulations and Python welcome but not essential.
• Highly motivated, curious, eager to learn, self-driven and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Grow and pattern magnetic thin films by nanolithography techniques.
• Perform micromagnetic simulations.
• Investigate patterned films by electron and X-ray imaging techniques as well as electronic transport.
• Collect and analyze data, present your research at international conferences, and publish your results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Support the research team and collaborate with colleagues, including during beamtimes at large-scale facilities.
• Pursue your PhD at PSI with enrollment at ETH Zurich.

Skills

Solid-state physics

Experimental research

Micromagnetic simulations

Python

Team player

Education

Master's in Physics

Master's in Materials Science

Master's in Electronics

Tools

Electron/magnetic imaging

X-ray imaging

Job description

Paul Scherrer Institute invites applications for a PhD Student in Real-Space Quantum Geometry. You will grow magnetic thin films, run simulations, and analyze data while collaborating across facilities. Enrollment for a PhD at PSI and ETH Zurich is part of the program. Strong English skills and a passion for experimental physics are essential.

The role offers a 100% position in Midland (SO, AG) with opportunities to present at international conferences and publish in top journals.