Postdoctoral Fellow - innovative ore processing

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; Vor Ort; CHF 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Support for work-life balance

Training and personal development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow focused on innovative ore processing. You will engage in fundamental and applied research utilizing powder diffraction methods to tackle complex challenges in material science.

This role emphasizes developing data pipelines at the ADDAMS beamline and includes opportunities for publication and conference presentations. Candidates must hold a PhD in Geology or Material Science and possess proficiency in XRD methods and Python programming. The position emphasizes a supportive environment for professional and personal development.

Qualifikationen

• PhD degree in Geology, Material Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with diffraction methods XRD.
• Strong computing skills, including Python programming.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Conduct both basic and applied research based on powder diffraction methods.
• Develop and improve data pipeline at the ADDAMS beamline.
• Assist beamline users.
• Publish research results and present them at scientific meetings.

Kenntnisse

XRD powder diffraction

Python programming

XRF knowledge

Synchrotron experiments

English fluency

Ausbildung

PhD degree in Geology, Material Science, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Postdoctoral Fellow – innovative ore processing

You will conduct both basic and applied research based on powder diffraction methods. Your main tasks are:

• Research on mechanochemical activation of phosphate ores
• Develop and improve existing data pipeline at the ADDAMS beamline, with a focus on combined XRD and XRF workflows, particularly for industrial applications
• Assist beamline users
• Publish research results and present them at relevant scientific meetings and conferences

Your profile

• PhD degree in Geology, Material Science, or a related field
• Hands on experience with diffraction methods XRD, in particular with powder diffraction, and possibly X-ray fluorescence XRF
• Experience with synchrotron experiments is an advantage
• Strong computing skills, being able to program in Python
• 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 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. You will be part of the Materials Science Group, operating at the ADDAMS beamline of the Swiss Light Source. The position is intended 50 % as part of the ANAXAM center (www.anaxam.ch), developing analytical methods for industrially relevant problems. Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Dr Nicola Casati, phone [phone]. Please submit your application online by 17 August 2026 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Index‑Nr. 6311-26620).

Paul Scherrer Institute,
Human Resources Management,
Serdal Varol,
5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland