PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics

Reference Number: 6215-29324

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer 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 PEARL beamline at the Swiss Light Source we are looking for a

PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics

Your tasks

• Study the atomic and electronic structure of altermagnetic materials using photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES) and scanning probe microscopy (STM, AFM) at PSI and other synchrotron light sources (experimental focus)
• Maintain and develop instrumentation and data analysis tools in collaboration with the team
• Collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners
• Assist external users in performing experiments at the Pearl beamline
• Present results at conferences and in journal articles
• Pursue a doctoral degree in physics and participate in teaching activities at the University of Zurich

Where to apply

Website: https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3967/index.html?lang=en&cid=1

Requirements

Research Field: Physics

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Your profile

• Master’s degree in physics or a related field
• Practical experience with scanning probe (STM, AFM), photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ARPES), and/or other surface analysis techniques
• Motivated to work with complex instrumentation and in a small international team
• Demonstrated programming skills (e.g. Python) for data analysis
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English

Additional Information

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.

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Dr Matthias Muntwiler, phone +41 56 310 51 38.

Please submit your application online by 15 September 2026 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD student (Index-Nr. 6215-29324).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Emily Kulowatz, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Paul Scherrer Institut

Country: Switzerland

Contact

City: Villigen PSI

Website: http://www.psi.ch/psi-home

Street: PSI West

Postal Code: 5232