Your Tasks
- Conduct a PhD thesis on arrest toughness in the ductile to brittle transition region of unirradiated and irradiated ferritic steels for nuclear applications.
- Develop innovative techniques to measure arrest toughness in ferritic steels using standard and sub-sized specimens.
- Conduct fractographic observations to analyze crack paths and arrest locations.
- Model static and dynamic crack arrest conditions using finite element simulations.
- Supervise semester students and/or internships.
- Publish results in scientific journals and present findings at international conferences.
Your Profile
- You hold a master's degree in Materials Science or Physics, with a solid background in metallurgy.
- You possess practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization.
- Excellent communication skills in English are essential.
- Proficiency in German would be considered an asset.
We Offer
Our institution is grounded in interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, opportunities for personal development, and a strong vocational training culture. We support optimal work-life balance and personal interests with modern employment conditions and comprehensive on-site infrastructure.
Contact Information
For further information, please reach out to Prof. PD Dr Philippe Spätig at phone +41 56 310 29 34, or via email at philippe.spatig@psi.ch.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Paul Scherrer Institut,
Human Resources Management,
Mariusz Prus,
5232 Villigen PSI,
Switzerland