Postdoctoral Fellow in Spin-Orbitronics

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on the job

Personal development opportunities

On-site infrastructure

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Spin-Orbitronics to advance research on charge, spin and orbital transport using magneto-transport measurements at cryogenic temperatures and X-ray spectroscopy. The role includes maintaining the PPM group infrastructure and presenting results at international venues.

You will supervise PhD students and publish in scientific journals, contributing to cutting-edge spintronics research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Condensed Matter Physics or Materials 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Spintronics

Electronic transport measurements

Python programming

Synchrotron-based measurements

Education

PhD in Condensed Matter Physics or Materials Science

Tools

Synchrotron beamtime experience

Cleanroom nanofabrication

Job description

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

Postdoctoral Fellow in Spin-Orbitronics

• 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

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