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 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, with a solid background in metallurgy.
- You have practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization.
- Very good communication skills in English are essential.
- A working knowledge of German would be an asset.
We Offer
Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, personal development opportunities, and a strong vocational training culture. If you wish to achieve an optimal work-life balance or pursue other personal interests, we offer modern employment conditions and excellent on-site infrastructure.
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.
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.