Your Tasks
- Conduct a PhD thesis focused 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 determine 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 with a solid background in metallurgy.
- Practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization is essential.
- Very good communication skills in English are required.
- A working knowledge of German is considered an asset.
We Offer
Our institution fosters interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, alongside opportunities for personal development within our strong vocational training culture. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and can offer modern employment conditions and robust on-site infrastructure to accommodate your personal interests.
For further information, please contact Prof. PD Dr Philippe Spätig at +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. The deadline for applications is 19 December 2025.
Paul Scherrer Institut,
Human Resources Management,
Mariusz Prus,
5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland