PhD Student / PhD Student

Your Tasks

• Conduct research for 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 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 at international conferences.

Your Profile

You hold a Master's degree in Materials Science or Physics and possess a solid background in metallurgy. Practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization, along with excellent communication skills in English, are essential. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaborative environment. You will benefit from comprehensive on-the-job training, opportunities for personal development, and a strong vocational training culture. We also provide modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure to help you effectively balance your work, family life, and personal interests.

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