PhD Student / PhD Student

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.
• Perform fractographic observations to analyze crack path 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 at international conferences.

Your Profile

You hold a Master's degree in Materials Science or Physics, backed by a solid background in metallurgy. Practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization is essential, along with excellent communication skills in English. Proficiency in German would be an asset.

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration environment. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, opportunities for personal development, and a strong vocational training culture. We support a healthy work-life balance with modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Philippe Spätig at Show phone or via email at Show e-mail.

Submit your application online by **16 May 2025** (including addresses of referees) for the PhD student position (index no. 4603-00).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.