PhD Student in Radiochemistry: Superheavy Elements Research

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) invites applications for a PhD Student in Radiochemistry in the Heavy Elements group. The role focuses on developing radiochemical methods, producing radioisotopes, and conducting experiments at leading accelerator facilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry (or Physics alternative), is highly motivated, and eager to contribute to international collaborations.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Chemistry (preferably Physical Chemistry) or Master's in Physics
• Strong motivation, curiosity and willingness to learn
• Interest in experimental research and development of new methods/instrumentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with good written and spoken English

Aufgaben

• Develop new radiochemical methods and instrumentation for studies of superheavy elements
• Produce radioisotopes of lighter homologs of superheavy elements using PSI's infrastructure
• Perform chemical experiments on superheavy elements at accelerator facilities worldwide
• Analyze data to determine thermochemical properties of the heaviest elements
• Present research at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Kenntnisse

Radiochemistry instrumentation

Analytical skills

English communication

Experimental research

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Physics

Tools

Radiochemistry equipment

Large-scale research infrastructure

Jobbeschreibung

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) invites applications for a PhD Student in Radiochemistry in the Heavy Elements group. The role focuses on developing radiochemical methods, producing radioisotopes, and conducting experiments at leading accelerator facilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry (or Physics alternative), is highly motivated, and eager to contribute to international collaborations.