PhD Researcher: Laser-Induced Plasmas in Functional Oxides

PSI; Villigen; Remote; CHF 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Doctoral program enrollment

On-site infrastructure

Modern employment conditions

Job summary

Paul Scherrer Institute PSI in Villigen is offering a PhD studentship in laser induced plasmas of functional oxides. You will work in an interdisciplinary team, operate a pulsed laser deposition chamber with in situ analysis, and develop ML approaches to improve film reproducibility during growth, leading to peer‑reviewed publications.

The appointment includes doctoral enrollment through ETH Zürich and access to our on‑site infrastructure and training culture, with excellent prospects for career

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in materials science, chemistry, physics or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of laser-induced plasmas.
• Experience with physical vapor deposition and vacuum systems; Python is a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; German is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of how process parameters in pulsed laser deposition translate into the composition of complex oxide thin films.
• Identify and investigate material compositions relevant to the technology.
• Be responsible for a pulsed laser deposition chamber utilizing in situ characterization techniques to reach these goals.
• Develop strategies, including machine learning algorithms, to improve the reproducibility of the grown films using in situ techniques during the time of growth.
• Employ the collected data to publish peer‑reviewed articles.

Skills

Foundational knowledge of laser‑indued

Communicative and team‑oriented

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary interest

Education

Master’s degree in materials science/chemistry/physics

Tools

Python

Vacuum systems

Pulsed laser deposition

Job description

Paul Scherrer Institute PSI in Villigen is offering a PhD studentship in laser induced plasmas of functional oxides. You will work in an interdisciplinary team, operate a pulsed laser deposition chamber with in situ analysis, and develop ML approaches to improve film reproducibility during growth, leading to peer‑reviewed publications.

The appointment includes doctoral enrollment through ETH Zürich and access to our on‑site infrastructure and training culture, with excellent prospects for career