PhD Student / PhD Student

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) - December 17, 2025

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

Location : Villigen PSI
Country : Switzerland

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