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.
- You have practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization.
- Excellent communication skills in English are required.
- Knowledge of German would be an advantage.
We Offer
Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration environment. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, opportunities for personal development, and a robust vocational training culture. We support the optimal integration of work and family life or other personal interests with our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.
If you require further information, please reach out to Prof. PD Dr. Philippe Spätig at phone +41 56 310 29 34, or via email at philippe.spatig@psi.ch.
To apply, please 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