Summer Student (Test Engineer for Scientific Software)

Summer Student (Test Engineer for Scientific Software)

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 Experiment IT Development and Operations Group we are looking for a Summer Student to join our team (https://www.psi.ch/en/awi) and help improve the reliability of our software. Your work will directly contribute to scientific experiments at PSI's photon facilities (https://www.psi.ch/en/cps/facilities) by ensuring our tools are robust and error-free.

Your tasks

Are you interested in scientific computing and software quality assurance? Do you want hands-on experience writing automated test suites for software used in cutting-edge research?

• Develop automated test suites for scientific software
• Design and implement unit and integration tests
• Work closely with developers to improve code quality and reliability
• Learn best practices in software testing and quality assurance

Your profile

• You are in your last year of Bachelor’s studies or in your Master's studies in computer science, a natural science or engineering
• You have a good working knowledge of English and good Python skills

If you are a student with Python programming experience and an interest in software testing, automation and scientific applications, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and sharpen your skills while making a real impact on scientific software!

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.

• Hands-on coding experience in a scientific environment
• An opportunity to contribute to real-world projects
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced developers
• Competitive compensation for the duration of typically 2-3 months

For further information, please contact Dr Sven Augustin, email sven.augustin@psi.ch.

Please submit your application online by 8 May 2025 for the position as a Summer Student (Index-Nr. 7901-T1).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Lara Essig, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch