Postdoctoral Fellow in Spin-Orbitronics

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Scherrer Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Spin-Orbitronics to advance research in spintronics, magnetism, and condensed matter physics. The role involves conducting magneto-transport measurements at cryogenic temperatures and X-ray spectroscopy, while maintaining PPM infrastructure and collaborating with international teams.

The successful candidate will present findings at conferences, publish in journals, and contribute to supervising PhD students within an interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in Condensed Matter Physics or Materials Science (preferably spintronics or magnetism).
• Experience with electronic transport measurements, synchrotron-based measurements, and cleanroom-based nanofabrication.
• Proficient in Python coding and fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on linear and nonlinear charge, spin, and orbital transport using magneto-transport measurements at cryogenic temperatures and X-ray spectroscopy.
• Support the research activities and maintain the infrastructure of the PPM group (electronic transport and magnetometry).
• Present research at international conferences and publish results in scientific journals.
• Contribute to supervision of PhD students.

Skills

Electronic transport measurements

Synchrotron-based measurements

Cleanroom nanofabrication

Python programming

Fluent English

Education

PhD in Condensed Matter Physics or Materials Science

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow in Spin-Orbitronics

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 Laboratory for Multiscale Materials Experiments we are looking for a

Your tasks

• Conduct research on linear and nonlinear charge, spin, and orbital transport by a combination of magneto-transport measurements at cryogenic temperatures and X-ray spectroscopy (synchrotron beamtimes at PSI-SLS and abroad)
• Support the research activities and maintain the infrastructure (electronic transport and magnetometry) of the PPM group
• Present research at international conferences and publish results in scientific journals
• Contribute to the supervision of PhD students

Your profile

• PhD degree in Condensed Matter Physics or Material Science, preferably in spintronics or magnetism
• Experience with electronic transport measurements, synchrotron-based measurements, cleanroom-based nanofabrication and Python coding
• Fluent in both written and spoken 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 develop-ment 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.

The starting date is 1 January 2027. Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Dr Giacomo Sala, email [e-mail], phone [phone].

Please submit your application online by 25November 2026 including your motivation letter, CV and list of research activities and publications for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index-Nr. 3704-30550).

Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch