PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics

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

PhD Student 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

• Study the atomic and electronic structure of altermagnetic materials using photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES) and scanning probe microscopy (STM, AFM) at PSI and other synchrotron light sources (experimental focus)
• Maintain and develop instrumentation and data analysis tools in collaboration with the team
• Collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners
• Assist external users in performing experiments at the Pearl beamline
• Present results at conferences and in journal articles
• Pursue a doctoral degree in physics and participate in teaching activities at the University of Zurich

Your profile

• Master’s degree in physics or a related field
• Practical experience with scanning probe (STM, AFM), photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES), and/or other surface analysis techniques
• Motivated to work with complex instrumentation and in a small international team
• Demonstrated programming skills (e.g. Python) for data analysis
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in 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.

For further information, please contact Dr Matthias Muntwiler, phone [phone].

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

www.psi.ch