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