PhD Researcher: Condensed Matter Physics & Spectroscopy

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; Vor Ort; CHF 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland invites applications for a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics on the PEARL beamline. You will study the atomic and electronic structure of altermagnetic materials using photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning probe microscopy at PSI and other synchrotron sources, with a focus on experimental work.

You will maintain instrumentation and develop data-analysis tools, collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners, assist

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in physics or related field.
• Experience with scanning probe microscopy and photoelectron spectroscopy.
• Ability to work in a small international team.
• Programming skills for data analysis.
• Excellent spoken and written communication in English.

Aufgaben

• Study the atomic and electronic structure using XPS, ARPES and STM/AFM.
• Maintain and develop instrumentation and data analysis tools.
• Collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners.
• Assist external users in experiments at the Pearl beamline.
• Present results at conferences and in journal articles.
• Pursue a doctoral degree in physics and participate in teaching at the University of Zurich.

Kenntnisse

STM

AFM

XPS

ARPES

Python

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Master's degree in physics

Tools

Python

Jobbeschreibung

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland invites applications for a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics on the PEARL beamline. You will study the atomic and electronic structure of altermagnetic materials using photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning probe microscopy at PSI and other synchrotron sources, with a focus on experimental work.

You will maintain instrumentation and develop data-analysis tools, collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners, assist