Tenure-Track Scientific Group Leader, Material Ageing

PSI; Villigen; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Scientific Group Leader “Material Ageing” (Tenure Track). The role combines leadership of the group and the INTEGER program with active R&D on material ageing, testing, and integrity for safe long‑term operation of reactor components.

We seek a PhD in materials science and engineering with proven leadership and project-acquisition experience, and excellent English; German is highly desirable for ENSI

Qualifications

• Broad & solid background in material ageing & testing and/or characterization
• Experience in scientific team leadership and project management/acquisition
• Excellent English communication skills; German language skills or willingness to acquire them, as German is essential for ENSI collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Material Ageing group and the INTEGER research program (20–25% effort)
• Take responsibility for personnel, budget, safety and QM within the group
• Acquire new third-party funded R&D projects and grants, including project reporting
• Coordinate on-call expertise projects for ENSI and manage COI
• Develop and implement long-term group strategy with LNM head and leadership team
• Pursue own R&D as PI (75–80% effort) in the INTEGER field
• Collaborate internationally and represent PSI/CH in networks and organizations
• Mentor PhD students, postdocs and master students

Skills

Group leadership

Project management

Grant acquisition

English proficiency

German willingness

Education

PhD in materials science and engineering

Job description

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Scientific Group Leader “Material Ageing” (Tenure Track). The role combines leadership of the group and the INTEGER program with active R&D on material ageing, testing, and integrity for safe long‑term operation of reactor components.

We seek a PhD in materials science and engineering with proven leadership and project-acquisition experience, and excellent English; German is highly desirable for ENSI