PhD Student / PhD Studentess

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 findings at international conferences.

Your Profile

You hold a Master's degree in Materials Science or Physics and possess a solid background in metallurgy. Practical experience in material testing and metallographic characterization is essential, along with excellent communication skills in English. Proficiency in 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. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through modern employment conditions and excellent on-site infrastructure.

Application Instructions

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Philippe Spätig at phone +41 56 310 29 34 or via email at philippe.spatig@psi.ch.

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.