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 research findings in scientific journals and present at international conferences.

Your Profile

You hold a Master's degree in Materials Science or Physics, with a solid background in metallurgy. Practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization is essential. Excellent communication skills in English are required, and knowledge of German would be advantageous.

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, along with personal development opportunities and an enriching vocational training culture. We are committed to supporting you in achieving a harmonious balance between work and personal life, thanks to our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.

For further information, please contact Philippe Spätig at +41 56 310 29 34 or via email at philippe.spatig@psi.ch.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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