Software Scientist / Research Software Engineer

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site facilities

Job training on the job

Personal development

Zusammenfassung

Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen invites applications for a Software Scientist / Research Software Engineer to develop and maintain advanced measurement orchestration software. The role focuses on Python-based scientific software, integration with EPICS control systems, and collaborative work with scientists across disciplines.

You will translate scientific needs into software solutions, contribute to GUI improvements, and participate in ongoing and future projects with a strong emphasis on

Qualifikationen

• PhD or equivalent level of expertise in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in developing high-quality scientific software (Python).
• Experience with EPICS or similar large-scale control systems and hardware integration.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset.

Aufgaben

• Develop, maintain and support high-level measurement orchestration software for experiments (SLS: BEC, Beamline Experiment Control).
• Support time-critical experiments by assisting scientists with new functionalities and integration.
• Bridge gaps between scientists and technical teams across disciplines.
• Contribute expertise to GUIs, tools and libraries, including upstream open-source projects.
• Collaborate with PSI and national/international colleagues on ongoing and future projects.

Kenntnisse

Python

CI/CD

Testing

Documentation

EPICS

Large-scale control systems

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in natural sciences, computer science, engineering or mathematics

Tools

EPICS

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Jobbeschreibung

Software Scientist / Research Software Engineer

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 Science IT Infrastructure and Services department we are looking for a

Your tasks

• Development, maintenance and support of the high-level measurement orchestration software for experiments at the Swiss Light Source SLS: BEC, Beamline Experiment Control
• Support of time-critical experiments by assisting scientists before, during and after measurements in using, extending and integrating new functionalities into the existing system
• Acting as translator and facilitator between scientists and specialists across a wide range of disciplines, bridging gaps in collaborative discussions and code development
• Contribution of expertise to ongoing and future projects by improving GUIs, tools and libraries, including upstream open-source projects
• Close collaboration with scientists and expert groups across PSI as well as with colleagues from national and international institutions

Your profile

• PhD in natural sciences, computer science, engineering or mathematics, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven expertise in developing high-quality scientific software solutions in Python, following best practices such as version control, CI/CD, testing and documentation
• Experience with large-scale control systems, especially EPICS, and hardware integration
• Willingness to occasionally travel to workshops and conferences as well as flexibility in working hours, if required by project deadlines or incident response
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
• Fluency in written and spoken English; German language skills or willingness to learn German are an advantage

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.

This position will initially be limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Sven Augustin, [e-mail].

Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch