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.
Work locationVilligen PSI, Switzerland